Radiology

Private Medisun Çayyolu Hospital Radiology Department provides uninterrupted service 24/7 with advanced imaging technology, professional Radiology specialists, Radiology Technicians and Technicians.

All of the radiological procedures performed in our hospital are images obtained from systems working with digital technology and archived in digital environments.

* Direct radiography system (DR) + Panoramic Dental X-ray
* Digital mammography
* Ultrasonography + Doppler Ultrasonography
* Computed Tomography (16-slice CT)
* Magnetic Resonance Imaging (1.5 tesla)
* Non Vascular Interventional Radiology
* Bone Mineral Densitometer
* PACS (Picture archiving and communication system)

1. Panoramic and Direct Radiologic Examinations
The Digital Radiography (DR) device and Dental Panoramic X-ray device used in the Radiology Department perform all direct radiographs digitally. In this way, less radiation is given to the patient, but high quality images are obtained for diagnosis. Radiography service is provided to our inpatients with our portable device when deemed necessary.

2. Digital Mammography Examinations
Mammography is an imaging method in which the breast is visualized using the basic principles of radiography. In the mammography device, which is designed to visualize soft tissues, imaging is provided with X-rays. The breast is fixed by compressing it in the special device of the mammography device. Compression of the breast prevents mobility and provides clear imaging, reduces the thickness of the tissue to ensure that less radiation is received and prevents the structures from covering each other. Digital mammography is a system using digital (digital) technology. The images obtained with this system can be archived and easily reused in subsequent follow-ups. Risks such as loss or deterioration of the films are eliminated.

3. Ultrasonography (USG) and Doppler Ultrasonography Examinations
It is an examination method in which high-frequency sound waves are used for imaging purposes. The method works on the physical principle of sound reflection and return. It shows the parts of the body, especially those consisting of soft tissue, in detail. It is more successful at levels close to the surface. It is unsuccessful at bone and air levels. It is one of the most useful and reliable radiologic methods with no known harmful effects.

All ultrasonography examinations and interventional methods such as lesion marking, biopsy, abscess or cyst drainage guided by ultrasonography are performed with the Ultrasonography device used in our Radiology Department. The probe (head) variety has been selected to suit all tissue types. While superficial tissues such as breast, thyroid and musculoskeletal tissues can be clearly evaluated with special probes, Detailed Obstetric USG examination, which is important in the completion of the process in pregnancy and birth follow-up, is also performed.

4. Doppler
It is a feature found in ultrasound devices. It is mainly used to determine the speed and direction of blood flow in the vessel. With this method, the presence of blockage, stenosis and dysfunction in the vessels is investigated. The blood supply status of organs and abnormal tissues can be determined. By analyzing the blood flow at the level of the vessel being examined, it is also possible to have an idea about vascular diseases such as stenosis, obstruction or insufficiency of the vessels at levels that are connected to the same vessel but cannot be examined.

5. Computed Tomography (CT) Examinations
Computed tomography is a radiological method that creates a cross-sectional image of the area of the body being examined with X-rays. It combines X-ray images taken from different angles to create cross-sectional images of bones, vessels and soft tissues. Since X-rays are used as a method, it contains radiation. Therefore, its use is avoided in pregnant women. However, today, with new advanced devices and technologies, images are obtained by minimizing the radiation dose as much as possible for patient safety.

The CT device used in our Radiology Department can effectively visualize all other organ systems in the body with its fast and detailed examination feature and 3D joint images can be created by taking thin sections. In addition, brain, neck, kidney and extremity vessels can be evaluated in detail with the CT Angiography method.

6. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a procedure that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues inside your body. Unlike X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, MRI does not use harmful ionizing radiation.

In which cases is MRI performed?
MRI examinations are extremely helpful in soft tissue diseases that cannot be evaluated well with other imaging modalities. It is the most advanced cross-sectional imaging method used especially in diseases related to the brain-spinal cord, neck and musculoskeletal system. It is also used safely in intra-abdominal organs such as the liver and pancreas, and in cardiovascular diseases.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Cautions
* MRI should not be performed on patients with pacemakers, magnetic field sensitive metal medical aids unless absolutely necessary and these patients should be evaluated with alternative imaging methods. * An unrecognized metal object in the body may be affected by the strong magnetic field and may harm the patient. * MRI is a safe method; however, since there is not enough information on how safe it is for the pregnant woman and fetus, it cannot be used in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy unless it is absolutely necessary. MRI can be performed in the second and third trimester if your doctor deems it necessary.

MRI Safety Due to the presence of a high magnetic field, in some cases it is not appropriate to perform an MRI. If you have any of these conditions listed below, you must inform the MRI technician before the MRI scan. In this case, the MRI may not be performed or may be performed using a technique specific to your condition.

* Pacemaker
* Neurostimulators
* Aneurysm clips * Artificial heart valves
* Vascular graft or stent
* Drug infusion set such as insulin pump
* Cochlear implant (inner ear prosthesis)
* Metallic implant or prosthesis

If you have been allergic to gadolinium-containing MRI contrast material during a previous examination, if you have a fear of being indoors (claustrophobia), if you have worked in metalwork, if you have been injured by shrapnel or bullets, if you have kidney disease, if you are pregnant or suspected to be pregnant and if you are breastfeeding, you should inform your doctor and radiology technician/technician for your safety.

7. Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology
Non-Vascular Interventional radiologic techniques generally include the treatment of a specific pathoanatomic or physiologic lesion under the guidance of imaging modalities or obtaining tissue or fluid samples for pathologic diagnosis by non-surgical methods. Procedures in this field have developed rapidly until today and have been performed in almost every organ system in benign and malignant pathologies and postoperative situations with the guidance of all imaging modalities.

Non-Vascular Interventional procedures performed in our Radiology Department;

* For diagnostic purposes, biopsies are performed from organs such as thyroid, bone, prostate, liver, pancreas, lung, kidney and other tumoral formations with the help of imaging methods such as ultrasound or tomography.
* Therapeutic procedures include fluid drainage such as abscess/cyst treatments, catheter interventions for kidney or bile ducts.

8. Bone Mineral Densitometer
The Bone Densitometer System is the most accurate method used to determine the risk of fracture due to osteoropause. It enables early diagnosis of osteoporosis and monitoring of the process by archiving comparable measurements.

9. PACS (Picture archiving and communication system)
Computerized digital imaging (CR) and archiving (PACS) system is used in our hospital. The films taken are transmitted to the doctor digitally without being given to the patient, facilitating the examination method and ensuring that the evaluation process is carried out efficiently. It also allows images to be archived and stored indefinitely.