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अखिल भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान संस्थान, गुवाहाटी

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Guwahati

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Department of Radiology

The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the All-India Institute of Medical Science, Guwahati is a leading academic center for the advancement and development of the disciplines of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology. The department is committed to High-standard Radiology care, Radiology research, and postgraduate medical education.

VISION: AMRIT

      A: Achieved International recognition by providing high standard Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology Service

      M: Medi-tourism

      R: Research

       I: Innovation

      T: Starting different Teaching programs related to Radiology to generate manpower for this country

To achieve global recognition as a prominent academic Radiology center and the leading Indian Hub for research, innovation, education, and Medi-tourism that provides superlative, evidence-based, compassionate Radiology care.

MISSION:

  •  AIIMS Guwahati -Radiology is committed to advancing Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology in North Eastern India.
  •  We contribute to better clinical outcomes and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
  •  We believe in the dignity of our patients, residents, trainees, and team members. Through interdisciplinary and inter- and intra-institutional collaboration, we cultivate an environment of excellence in research and teaching, driving continuous self-improvement and leading-edge care important to our patients and their loved ones

OUR VALUES:

  • Respect: We embrace and inspire, diversity of opinions, acknowledge differences, and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Integrity: We demonstrate ethical behavior, accountability, transparency, and objectivity.
  • Excellence: We educate the next generation of radiologists and innovators generate new knowledge and leverage cutting-edge technology to positively impact patient outcomes through the provision of world-class care to all.
  • Teamwork: We foster engagement, encourage multidisciplinary inclusive collaboration, and recognize that every individual counts.
  • Patient-centered Care: We support patient-centered care by conducting evidence-based research and delivering education and training guided by patient values, preferences, and needs.
  • Care and Wellbeing: We nurture a safe, compassionate workplace responsive to the individualized needs of our members.

FACILITIES

  • Digital X-Ray 1000mA (Alleger MARS 80)
  • Ultrasound/ Colour Doppler: (Samsung HS3)
  • 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MAGNETOM Vida)
  • Biplane Digital Subtraction Angiography: (Philips Azurion 7 B20/15) (under Installation)
     

SERVICES

  • The Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology caters the following services at present
  • X-ray imaging: X-rays of all body parts as required can be taken. There are also 2 mobile units that are used to take X-rays of patients who cannot be moved to the X-ray unit.
  • Ultrasound Imaging: US imaging for all body parts can be carried out along with Doppler imaging for arterial and venous systems and also for visceral vessels.
  • MRI: (Service will activated shortly)
    MRI offers a wide range of diagnostic options including routine imaging as well as advanced imaging protocols. These include Cardiac MRI, MR angiography, diffusion-weighted imaging, perfusion-weighted imaging, MR spectroscopy, Diffusion tensor imaging & functional MRI.
  • BIPLANE DIGITAL SUBTRACTION ANGIOGRAPHY UNIT:

    The department offers services for a wide variety of vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures. A detailed list of these procedures is enclosed below.

    Neuro endovascular and Interventional Radiological Procedures

  • Endovascular Angioplasty (PTA & STENTING)
  • Endovascular Thrombolysis/ thrombectomy
  • Endovascular Embolization
  • Endovascular management of Aneurysms – Coiling / Balloon assisted coiling / Stent assisted coiling / Flow diverter stent placement 
  • Embolization of intracranial AVMs
  • Embolization of VOGM
  • Embolization of Non-Galenic AV Fistulas
  • Embolization of Dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF)
  • Endovascular management of Carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF)
  • Embolization of Spinal vascular malformation.
  • Embolization of Craniofacial vascular malformation.
  • Embolization of Head & Neck Tumours
  • Embolization of Spinal tumors.
  • Endovascular Management of Epistaxis
  • Post-traumatic arteriovenous fistula
  • Traumatic arterial Injuries
  • Endovascular Treatment of Vasospasm
  • Balloon Angioplasty
  • Endovascular Blood sampling from the Inferior Petrosal sinus and cavernous sinus

Miscellaneous endovascular Procedure

  • Superselective Chemotherapy of brain tumours
  • Temporary balloon occlusion test of the internal carotid artery
  • Wada's test
  • Direct percutaneous glue injection in tumours.

Peripheral Endovascular and Intervention Radiological Procedures

  • Arterial Endovascular Percutaneous Transluminal non-coronary angioplasty and /or stenting of peripheral vascular occlusive disease
  • Endovascular Thrombolysis
  • Peripheral vascular occlusion
  • Acute thromboembolism
  • Vascular graft occlusion
  • Endovascular Embolization
  • Peripheral aneurysm embolization
  • Peripheral AVM embolization
  • Pulmonary AVM/AVF embolization
  • Hemoptysis treatment
  • Endovascular management of Gastro intestinal bleeding
  • Uterine artery embolization
  • Testicular vein embolization vericoceles
  • Ovarian Vein embolization
  • Endovascular management of acute haematuria
  • Endovascular Peripheral AVF Closure
  • Stent Graft placements

Endovascular Venous Procedures

  • Superior Vena caval venoplasty and stenting
  • Inferior Vena cava venoplasty and stenting
  • Inferior Vena cava filter placement for deep vein thrombosis
  • Varicose vein ablation using laser or radio frequency and intravenous glue spray

Non- Vascular Intervention

  • Musculoskeletal procedure and Backache Management
  • Percutaneous vertebroplasty
  • Laser ablation of osteoid osteoma.
  • Trachea Bronchial Procedures
  • Tracheal stenting
  • Laser ablation of bronchial/liver tumours.
  • Biopsy of lung, mediastinum, and chest wall

Miscellaneous Procedures

  • Laser of RF ablation of tumours of liver, bone, lung, and other organs.
  • Abscess drainage
  • Retrieval of foreign bodies
  • Biopsy of an abdominal lesion
  • CT/US guided aspiration
  • CT/US guided needle biopsy
  • Hepatobiliary Intervention
    • PTBD
    • Billary stenting
  • Renal intervention:
    • Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN)

Emergency Procedures

  • Thrombolysis of Acute stroke syndrome
  • Acute tumour bleeding
  • Acute epistaxis
  • Intracranial Aneurysmal Bleed
  • Treatment of cerebral Vasospasm
  • Angioplasty of vasospasm
  • Posttraumatic facial or nasal bleeding
  • Carotid and vertebral injury embolization
  • Acute Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Embolization of acute haematuria
  • Embolization of Primary or secondary Postpartum bleeding
  • Embolization Acute bleeding from gynaecological Malignancy
  • Embolization Acute Mesenteric Ischemia
  • Embolization Acute bleeding from Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
  • Embolization of Aortopulmonary collaterals in emergency for congenital heart disease

Interventional Radiology ward:

The Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology runs a 5-bed indoor for Interventional Radiology patients. 

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Dr. Pranjal Phukan
Professor & Head of the Department
pranjalphukan@aiimsguwahati.ac.in

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Dr. Deb Kumar Boruah
Additional Professor
debboruah@aiimsguwahati.ac.in


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Dr. Kalyan Sarma
Assistant Professor
kalyansarma@aiimsguwahati.ac.in