Interventional radiologists identify and manage various diseases. They work by using small tools like catheters or wires, which they insert into the body from the outside. To guide these procedures, they use imaging techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds. Interventional radiology provides an alternative to surgery in many situations. It can sometimes even remove the need to stay in a hospital.

Why Should You Choose KIMSHEALTH for Interventional Radiology?

• The Radiology Department at KIMSHEALTH holds NABH MIS accreditation and offers top-notch imaging services with modern tools and advanced technology. The department operates a fully digital workflow supported by RIS and PACS systems.
• Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology services stay open around the clock every day.
• The center uses cutting-edge 3 Tesla MRI machines with Artificial Intelligence technology to speed up scan processes.
• A team of skilled Radiologists handles everything from basic imaging to advanced techniques across different areas. These include Neuro Radiology, Cardiac and Vascular Imaging, Pulmonary Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Women’s Imaging, Paediatric Radiology, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Onco Imaging and Transplant Imaging.
• To train future specialists, the facility runs residency programs in Radiology and Interventional Radiology — DNB (Radiology) and DrNB (Interventional Radiology) — certified by the National Board of Examinations in New Delhi.
• Case discussions and clinico-radiological exchanges help to encourage ongoing learning and build sharper diagnostic skills. Senior consultants mentor younger radiologists to improve their expertise.
• Radiologists contribute through publishing papers and writing peer reviews in both national and international journals.
• They take part as faculty in state, national and global radiology conferences.

Treatments and Procedures Available

Radiologists and their teams handle advanced diagnostic imaging studies and carry out many types of image-aided therapies.

a. Radiography

• Digital Radiography
• Techniques like Fusion Imaging/stitch imaging
• Special View Radiography
• Digital Portable Radiography systems

b. Digital Fluoroscopy

• Barium Study for GIT
• Special contrast imaging for the Genitourinary system like IVU, RGU, MCU, and HSG
• Imaging procedures like Sinusograms and Fistulograms
• Exam of the tear ducts through Dacryocystography
• Salivary gland imaging using Sialography
• ENT Fluoroscopy

c. Digital Mammography with 3D Tomo Synthesis

d. Bone Density Scan / DEXA

e. Dental Radiography

• Orthopantomography (OPG)
• Lateral Cephalometric Radiograph (LCR)
• IOPA (Intra Oral Peri Apical)
• TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Imaging)
• CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography)
• ‘C’ Arm Image Intensifier Guided Procedures
• Procedures in Ortho, Neuro, Gastro, and Uro Surgeries using ‘C’ Arm guidance
• Endoscopy procedures performed with ‘C’ Arm imaging
• USG (Ultra Sono Graphy)
• Regular Ultrasonography
• Obstetric and Gynec Ultrasonography including Anomaly & NT Scans
• Colour Doppler Flow Imaging (CDFI)
• Mobile Ultrasonography

f. 128 Slice and 16 Slice Wide Bore CT (Computed tomography)

• Basic CT Scans with Plain and Contrast Imaging.
• CT Angiography to analyse the Brain, Pulmonary, Coronary, Liver, Renal, Aortic & limbs.
• Detailed 3D imaging using CT technology.
• Virtual procedures like Colonoscopy and Bronchoscopy.
• Robotic TKR Planning
• CT Simulation techniques.

g. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

• 1.5 Tesla MRI
• Standard MRI scans of the full body with Plain or Contrast Imaging including Heart and Breast.
• Advanced MRCP to examine the bile ducts.
• MR Angiography both with and without contrast imaging.
• MRI Venography using contrast and without contrast

h. Advanced 3T MRI Studies

• Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Tractography
• Cardiac MRI scanning
• Measuring liver fat
• Cartilage imaging
• Full-body diffusion imaging

i. PET Scans (Positron Emission Tomography)

• FDG scans
• Gallium imaging
• PSMA scans

Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures:

• Brain and Neuro Vascular Interventions
• Abdominal and Hepatobiliary procedures
• Vascular access and line placement
• Aortic and Peripheral Vascular procedures
• DSA (Digital Subtraction Angiography)
• Interventional procedures done with Ultrasound or CT Guidance such as Biopsy, FNAC, catheter drainage, Fiducial marker implants and hook wire placements.
• PTBD (Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage)
• Biliary stenting
• TIPPS (Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt)
• Tumour embolisation techniques like TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolisation) and TARE (Transarterial radioembolisation)
• Ganglion blocks
• Ablation techniques including RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation) and MWA (Microwave Ablation)

Facilities and Equipment Provided

Important tools and machines available in the department:

• Fixed Digital Radiography: 3
• Mobile Digital Radiography: 3
• Digital Mammography using Tomo Synthesis: 1
• BMD or DEXA Scanner: 1
• OPG machine: 1
• IOPA devices: 7
• CBCT system: 1
• C-arm Image Intensifiers: 4
• High-end Ultrasound along with Colour Doppler Scanners: 16
• Mobile Ultrasound Scanners: 15
• CT Scanners (128-Slice and 16-Slice): 2
• MRI Scanners (3 Tesla and 1.5 Tesla): 2
• PET-CT Machine: 1
• Biplane Cathlab: 1