Neuroradiology and pediatric neuroradiology

Spinal and vascular examinations and interventions

At the neuroradiological department, we are specialized in the examination of brain and spine with state-of-the-art diagnostic devices. We carry out X-ray-based diagnostics like conventional or digital X-raying or computerized tomography (CT), but we do also use ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without any radiation. You or your children can even be examined under anesthesia thanks to our competent anesthesiologists. Our focus of therapy is minimally invasive interventions for the treatment of spinal or vascular diseases.

Diagnostic devices

• open high-field MRI scanner (1.5 Tesla)—good option for claustrophobic and overweight patients (250 kg/550 lbs)
• high-field MRI scanner (3 Tesla—very high resolution)
• multispiral CT with reduced radiation
• digital/conventional X-raying device
• digital angiography device (angiography, myelography)
• ultrasound device

Diagnostic services (examples)

MRI, e.g.,

• MR angiography (head, throat, kidney, pelvic, legs)
• brain MRI (functional neuro MRI of the brain included)
• diffusion, perfusion, fMRI, DTI, tractography
• spinal MRI/MR myelography
• pediatric MRI (also under sedation/anesthesia)

CT, e.g.,

• CT angiography (head, throat, kidney, pelvic, legs)

Angiography, e.g.,

• intra-arterial angiography
• phlebography (veins)
• myelography (spinal canal)
• discography (contrast agent disc diagnostics)

Minimally invasive services

• dilatation or stent—vascular stenoses (narrowness of blood vessels, e.g., carotid stenosis)
• vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty—vertebral fracture
• microtherapy on spine
• CT- and fluoroscopy-guided biopsies (tissue sampling)