Introduction of the medical department

The Department of Radiology was established in April 1971, and as of 2022, 10 members of the Department of Radiology, including professors, full-time doctors, and residents, and 80 specialized personnel, including radiographers, nurses, administrative assistants, and transcribers, are organically cooperating. We provide the best medical care. Imaging equipment includes 3 MRI equipment centered around the latest high-end 3T MRI MAGNETOM Vida, 4 CT equipment including the cutting-edge dual source CT (SOMATOM Force) capable of producing high-quality images with minimal radiation, and next-generation premium imaging equipment. We perform quick and accurate image interpretation and treatment of images obtained with 4 ultrasound equipment, including medical ultrasound diagnostic equipment (Logic E10), using the latest PACS system (INFINITT G7 PACS), which was upgraded in 2021. The ultrasound-guided treatment room, which is equipped with a state-of-the-art network equipped with high-end ultrasound equipment capable of real-time image fusion and professional anesthesia facilities run by anesthesiologists, actively performs the latest “no-touch” radiofrequency therapy for liver cancer and kidney cancer. We perform over 400 ultrasound-guided biopsies on the entire human body annually. In addition, we actively perform over 10,000 routine and emergency interventional procedures annually for tumors, vascular diseases, and various non-vascular diseases using specialized personnel and state-of-the-art facilities.

The radiology department's subspecialties are 1) abdominal imaging, 2) chest imaging, 3) cardiovascular imaging, 4) neuro-head and neck imaging, 5) musculoskeletal imaging, 6) urogenital imaging, 7) pediatric imaging, 8) breast imaging, 9) It is divided into imaging diagnosis, including emergency and general imaging, and 10) interventional imaging, which focuses on interventional procedures and treatments. We carry out professional imaging diagnosis, procedures, research, and education in each field.

Major Investigations

• 1. By filming device
  General imaging (X-ray) examination: General imaging including head and neck, chest, abdomen, and skeletal system Fluoroscopic contrast examination: esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine fluoroscopy and special fluoroscopic examination Ultrasound examination: general and detailed ultrasound, vascular Doppler ultrasound, ultrasound-guided tissue biopsy and other procedures Computed tomography (CT) examination: CT, 3D images, and special image production for each part of the body Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test: MRI for each part of the body Mammography: auxiliary imaging for breast disease diagnosis and biopsy Digital subtraction angiography (DAS) test: imaging of blood vessels and organs for diagnosis and procedures
• 2. By imaging area (by representative organ)
  Brain and head and neck: general imaging, CT and CTA, MRI and MRA, carotid artery ultrasound, etc. Chest: General imaging, CT and CTA, MRI, fluoroscopy and CT-guided biopsy, etc. Heart and blood vessels: heart and blood vessel CT, heart and blood vessel MRI, vascular Doppler ultrasound, etc. Abdomen and genitourinary system: general imaging, fluoroscopic contrast examination, CT and CTA, MRI and MRA, ultrasound, etc. Breast: Mammography, breast ultrasound, ultrasound-guided biopsy, etc. Interventional procedure: After local anesthesia, occlusion or recanalization is performed according to the type and situation of the disease under the guidance of a DSA device.

Major Procedures

• 1. High-frequency heat therapy using ultrasound performed in our department
• 2. Histologic examination performed in our department
  Lung nodules, liver and abdominal organ nodules, breast and thyroid nodules, lymph nodes, etc.
• 3. Interventional procedures performed in our department
  -Angiography for diagnostic purposes
  • Non-surgical treatment of aortic and peripheral arterial diseases: installation of artificial vascular stents, hemodialysis, angioplasty treatment of arteriovenous fistulas
  • Non-surgical treatment of venous diseases: thrombolytic treatment for deep vein thrombosis, central venous catheter intubation, pelvic vein embolization (non-surgical treatment of chronic pelvic pain)
  • Non-surgical treatment of cerebrovascular disease: cerebral aneurysm coil insertion, embolus removal, and stent treatment
  • Hepatic artery tumor embolization treatment: non-surgical treatment of liver cancer.
  • Non-surgical treatment of non-vascular diseases: biliary drainage and stent treatment of biliary obstruction, stent treatment of gastrointestinal obstruction, abscess drainage.
  • Non-surgical treatment of uterine fibroids: uterine artery embolization
  • Non-surgical treatment of urinary diseases, etc.