Radiology Hospital in Kerala

Interventional-Radiology

Caritas Hospital has charted its growth from providing medical care for maternity needs and snakebite management to complex treatment procedures, high-precision surgeries and providing evidence-based treatments. Interventional radiology has played a critical role in this journey. The well-equipped radiology department generates highly-precise and accurate diagnosis that facilitate evidence-based therapy for patients. It earned us the name of the best radiology hospital in Kerala.

Our radiology department has a wide range of state-of-the-art imaging equipment, including digital X-ray, fluoroscopy, CT scan and ultrasound. The department also provides 3D/4D/contrast ultrasound and Doppler/colour doppler imaging. The Radiology Department also houses mammography units for highly-precise breast imaging, multi-slice CT and MRI.

All procedures are performed by highly trained medical professionals dedicated to providing quality care. Our radiology department offers same-day service for all your radiological needs. You can get treated at our hospital without waiting for days or weeks for your appointment.

If needed, our radiologists use local anaesthesia during diagnosis & interventional procedures so that you do not feel any pain during the test itself. It means that you will be able to undergo almost any type of test without feeling any discomfort or pain whatsoever.

Treatments and Procedures

Caritas hospital is the only advanced Interventional Radiology Unit in the Central Travancore region. It has state-of-the-art equipment that allows doctors to perform minimally invasive procedures. We offer a wide range of highly specialized, image-guided, minimally invasive neuroradiology, vascular, oncology, hepato-biliary, urology and transplant interventional procedures for therapeutic purposes. We hold the record of being the first radiology hospital in Kerala to conduct Trans-jugular Intra-hepatic Porto-systemic Shunt (TIPS) procedures in patients with liver cirrhosis.

  • FNAC/biopsy
  • Aspiration/Percutaneous Catheter Drainage (PCD)
  • Percutaneous Trans-hepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
  • Trans Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
  • Embolisation and coiling (bronchial, GI bleed, uterine, traumatic, intracranial)
  • Angioplasty/Thrombolysis (GI, peripheral)
  • Stenting (biliary, ureteric and vascular interventions)
  • Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) in HCC, RCC, lung and bone tumours
  • Varicose vein ablation and Injection Sclerotherapy
  • Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient Estimation (HVPG)
  • Trans-jugular Liver Biopsy (TJLB)
  • Trans-jugular Intrahepatic Porto-systemic Shunt (TIPS)
  • Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Trans-venous Obliteration (BRTO) of Gastric Varices

Our Dedicated Doctor's Team

Our dedicated doctor's team at Caritas hospital includes radiologists, radiography experts and other medical specialists. We provide you with the most advanced technology to ensure excellent imaging results. Our staff are trained in the latest radiology techniques and procedures. It means we can offer you quality diagnostic imaging services that are quick and efficient.

Dr. Robin K. Nakkara
Consultant Radiologist
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Dr. Jincy Mathew
Consultant Radiologist
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Dr. Somsharan Shankerappa Betgeri
Consultant Interventional Radiologist
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Dr. Vishnu Dev A
Sr. Specialist Radiology
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Dr . SREENIDHI. SEDIGULI
Consultant
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Department Facilities

Caritas Hospital's Radiology Department offers state-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment and technology to provide diagnostic imaging services to our patients. Our radiologists are highly skilled and experienced in all aspects of radiology.

  • Interventional Radiology outpatient clinic ( All weekdays)
  • Cross-consultation with other departments in procedural planning
  • 24-hour emergency Interventional Radiology services

FAQs

  • What types of procedures are done in interventional radiology?

    Interventional Radiology is a subspecialty of radiology that involves medical imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures. Interventional Radiology procedures often apply the use of catheters and other devices and tools to diagnose and treat diseases.

    The following are some common Interventional Radiology procedures:

    • Angioplasty
    • Angiography
    • Embolization
    • Stent Implantation including aortic aneurysm stenting, carotid artery stenting
    • Gastronomy tubes implantation
    • Intravascular ultrasound
    • Foreign particles removal
    • Needle biopsy
    • IVC filters implantation
    • Clot-dissolving medicines injection
    • Catheter insertion
    • Cancer treatment
  • What is the difference between interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology?

    Diagnostic radiology is a non-invasive way to generate images of the human anatomy and diseases. It involves using X Ray/CT, and ultrasonographic devices and magnetic resonance. Diagnostic radiology procedures include genitourinary studies, gastrointestinal studies, hysterograms, arthrograms, and plain film examinations.

    Interventional radiology is a term of minimally invasive procedure to direct objects into the human body through blood vessels. It involves using high-tech imaging technology to generate high-resolution pictures of the internal organs. Interventional radiology assists with various medical procedures, such as angioplasty for balloon placement, bleed embolisation, etc.

  • Is interventional Radiography a type of surgery?

    Interventional radiologists diagnose and treat a wide range of clinical conditions by introducing objects such as tubes or catheters through blood vessels using imaging and X-Ray equipment. Interventional radiology can be an alternative to surgeries which also eliminates the need for long hospitalization and aids in quick recovery.

  • What is the scope of interventional radiology?

    Interventional radiology is a branch of medicine that uses minimally invasive endovascular techniques to diagnose and treat diseases. It is often used to treat vascular disease, tumours, and traumatic injuries throughout the body.

  • Does interventional radiology use anaesthesia?

    Interventional radiologists administer patients with local anaesthesia and other sedation techniques to facilitate a safe, comfortable and successful minimally invasive procedure.

  • What is the purpose of interventional radiology?

    Interventional radiologists use imaging technology to examine the body's internal structures and guide minimally invasive medical procedures. They may use ultrasound, x-ray, CT or MRI to guide these procedures.

  • Is MRI used in diagnostic radiology?

    MRI in diagnostic radiology uses radio waves and magnets to create pictures of the body's internal organs and tissues. The images are used to diagnose tumours and infections in organs such as the liver or kidneys. The main benefit of using MRI is that it provides detailed images at high resolution in all three dimensions (X-Y-Z).

  • Is biopsy an interventional procedure?

    Image-guided biopsy is a minimally invasive procedure to remove suspicious or malignant tissue in areas that are difficult to reach with traditional surgery. The interventional radiologist inserts a small needle into the area of interest and guides it to the suspicious area. The needle is removed, taking the tissue sample with it. It includes conducting procedures like renal biopsy, breast biopsy etc.

  • Is interventional radiology safe?

    Caritas, as a radiology hospital in Caritas, conducts interventional radiation procedures under the supervision of experienced senior radiologists and medically approved equipment. This ensures patient safety during the procedure.

  • Is angiography interventional radiology?

    Angiography is conducted by interventional radiologists.

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