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.
   
• 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.