Radiology Center

Radiology Center at Hua Chiew Hospital

offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services through state-of-the-art radiological imaging technology. We provide advanced radiological examinations for patients, ranging from basic to advanced levels of care.

Radiology Center at Hua Chiew Hospital

Radiology Center at Hua Chiew Hospital boasts a team of specialized radiologists, complemented by a cadre of radiology nursing professionals proficient in their field. Their expertise encompasses the intricacies of radiological procedures and the utilization of cutting-edge medical equipment. All medical instruments employed at the Radiology Center operate on fully digital platforms, ensuring swift and efficient services for a large volume of patients. Doctors across all service units can instantly access X-ray images through a digital monitor system, eliminating the need for patients or staff to manually handle X-ray films when seeking consultation from a medical professional.

Diagnostic and Treatment Services:

We provide general radiography services, including access to computed tomography (160 slice-CT scan) imaging, 24 hours a day.
We offer radiographic imaging services with immediate result interpretation and special examinations available from 08:00 to 20:00.

Non-invasive internal organ examinations with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), eliminating the need for any equipment insertion into the body using electromagnetic waves
Breast cancer screening with 3D Tomosynthesis Mammogram and Breast Ultrasound
Internal organ imaging using High-Frequency Sound Wave Ultrasound
Specialized radiological examination of the urinary system, covering kidneys, ureters, and bladder
Bone density evaluation with Bone Mineral Density (BMD) equipment

3. Portable Ultrasound machines are available for attending doctors at all times.
4. Interventional Radiology services for collaborative treatments

High-Speed Computed Tomography Scanner (160 slice-CT scan

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) utilizing electromagnetic waves

Digital 3D Tomosynthesis Mammogram with Breast Ultrasound

Bone Mineral Density Analysis Equipment (BMD)

Cutting-Edge Medical Imaging Equipment for Accurate Diagnostics:

General X-ray
- This procedure utilizes digital radiography to capture images throughout the entire body, including the lungs, arms, and legs.
Fluoroscope
- This procedure employs radiation to visualize motion, ideal for examining the digestive system, such as swallowing or aspirating powder, and for evaluating the uterus and fallopian tubes in cases of infertility.
Mammogram
- It is a breast examination to detect abnormalities, particularly early-stage breast cancer, often performed in conjunction with high-frequency sound wave (ultrasound) imaging.
High-Speed Computed Tomography Scanner (160 slice-CT scan)
- This medical imaging machine utilizes X-ray waves to create three-dimensional cross-sectional and axial images of specific organs for accurate medical diagnostics. Utilizing a high-resolution computer for image signal processing, it enables comprehensive examination of nearly all parts of the body, including the brain, chest, and lungs, abdominal cavity, spinal column, arms, legs, and vascular systems in the heart, brain, neck, lungs, arms, and legs.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- It is a medical examination employing the principles of magnetic and radio waves, processed by a computer to produce clear images of internal organs. It is particularly useful for brain, spinal column, vertebral column, skeletal, and muscular system examinations, as well as abdominal organs such as the liver, kidneys, and reproductive organs such as the uterus and ovaries.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound Interventional Radiology Services:

1. Vascular Procedures

1.1 Diagnostic Procedures include:

Angiogram: Injecting contrast dye to visualize arteries
Venogram: Injecting contrast dye to visualize veins

1.2 Treatment Procedures include:

TACE (Transarterial Chemoembolization): Treatment for liver cancer
Embolization: Treating internal bleeding by blocking blood vessels or reducing the size of growths or tumors before surgery
Sclerotherapy: Treating abnormal blood vessels (AVM)
Venoplasty: Dilating narrowed blood vessels in kidney dialysis patients

2. Non-Vascular Diagnostics or Treatments

2.1 Diagnostic Procedures include:

Image-guided biopsy: Obtaining tissue samples with the assistance of Ultrasound or CT scan to precisely locate abnormalities, such as breast lumps, liver, kidney, lung masses, masses in the chest or abdomen.
Image-guided aspiration: Puncturing and draining fluid or pus using Ultrasound or CT scan guidance to precisely locate positions for conditions such as thyroid gland, swollen lymph nodes, liver cysts, joint fluid, cysts or abscesses at various locations.

2.2 Treatment Procedures include:

Percutaneous biliary drainage (PTBD): Inserting a drain in case of blocked bile ducts
Percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN): Inserting a tube to drain urine, especially when lower part of the kidney duct is blocked or compressed by a tumor
Percutaneous drainage (PCD): Inserting a drain for fluid or pus drainage
Radio-frequency ablation (RFA): Treating liver cancer with heat by using specialized needles (RF or Microwave needles)