SPECIALTIES & SERVICES
Diagnostic Radiology
We provide an essential supporting service to the clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. We produce both plain and specialised x-ray examinations of high diagnostic qualities. We also provide diagnostic imaging reports and opinions in order to assist the clinicians in the management and treatment of the patients. We carry out interventional procedures under the guidance of our range of state-of-the-art equipment.
The KTPH Department of Diagnostic Radiology started its services from April 2010 for specialist clinic outpatients and full services from 30th June 2010 for inpatients, outpatients and emergency patients.
It is equipped with the latest imaging equipment providing a full range of radiological services. Modern digital imaging technology integrates a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) with the radiology information system (RIS).
Our radiological services include diagnostic and imaging-guided therapeutic procedures at three imaging centres within the hospital:
1. Main Radiology Centre at Tower B Level 2
Services offered are inpatient and outpatient CT scan (dual source CT), ultrasound, MRI scan machines, fluoroscopic imaging, IVU, angiography and intervention suite, general radiography, mammography, bone densitometry.
2. Acute and Emergency Care Department
24-hour coverage by a radiologist and facility for CT scan (64-slice) and radiography for emergency patients.
3. Level 2 Tower C Women's Clinic
Ultrasonography and mammography are available.
The department also provides portable X-ray services to the wards, Intensive Care Unit and operating theatres.
About 300,000 examinations have been performed since the department started its services from April 2010. These comprise ultrasound scans, mammography, CT and MRI scans, fluoroscopy, intervention procedures and nuclear medicine scans in addition to plain radiographs.
General radiography (computed and digital radiography) Fluoroscopy Intravenous Urography (IVU) Ultrasound Computed Tomography (CT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Angiography and interventional radiological procedures Nuclear medicine Breast imaging and imaging guided interventional breast procedures
Our team of radiologists are organised in to the following subspecialities to provide clinical support and for training purpose.
1. Musculoskeletal Radiology (Chief -- Professor Wilfred CG Peh)
2. Neuroradiology (Dr Laporte Jean-Pierre)
3. Body Imaging (Dr Michael John Clarke)
4. Interventional Radiology (Dr Teh Hui Seong)
5. Breast Imagining (Dr Visnja Baksa Reynolds)
6. Nuclear Medicine (Dr Ang Ee Sin)
7. Emergency Radiology (Dr Khoo Ree Nee )
8. Oncological Imaging (Dr Khin Yadanar Thein)
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Barium Studies are x-ray procedures to examine the gastrointestinal system including the oesophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine and Large Colon. A white mixture called "Barium" can be introduced orally or rectally to coat the area being examined. X-rays are taken at different interval and different time frames depending on the area to be examined. A fluoroscopy machine is used for this examination. |
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A Bone Mineral Density Scan is most often used to diagnose osteoporosis (porous bone) where there is a loss of bone tissue, causing bones to be brittle and more likely to break. It is recognised internationally as a standard of measuring bone strength or bone density. |
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A Computed Tomography (CT) scan is a special examination using a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce cross-sectional images of the body. It gives detailed information of your body, helping your doctor to diagnose and plan treatment for your medical condition. An X-ray dye is used to increase the distinction between various organs or areas of the body. |
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Intravenous Urography is a specialised X-ray examination of the urinary system. It requires the injection of a contrast medium intravenously to outline the kidney, uterus and urinary bladder. |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a medical diagnostic technique, which creates images of the body using strong magnetic field and radio frequency waves. MRI can demonstrate certain structures of your body better than conventional X-ray imaging. |
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Mammography is a special imaging of the breasts using a low-dose X-ray system. It has been established as one of the primary means in detecting breast diseases. |
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A nuclear medicine scan is a test which a radioactive tracer is given to patient through injection, inhalation or swallowing. This tracer will emit gamma ray photons which are detected by a gamma camera to create high resolution images of a specific organ. The scan will show both structural and physiological changes taking place in the body. |
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Ultrasound imaging is a specialised scan that uses high frequency sound waves to obtain real-time images of the internal body, structure and organs. Ultrasonic waves are inaudible and cause no sensation. |
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