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.
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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
- 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.