Department of

RADIOLOGY

Overview

The department of Radio diagnosis was started in the year 2005. Department is furbished with advanced equipments for efficient diagnosis and for interventional procedures.

To be one of the most preferred radiology Institute for postgraduate studies in India with advance research and academic activities. Our research activities will continue to generate innovative solutions and new knowledge that improves patient care and the future of healthcare.

The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging in SVMCH &RC provide cost-efficient, best quality Medical Imaging and image-guided therapy services for patients. We provide excellent clinical care through expertise in medical imaging and interpretation, through innovation and advances in imaging, research, and through excellence in teaching.

Academics

Undergraduates

  • Theory class
  • Clinical class
  • Demonstration

Postgraduates

  • Faculty Class
  • Journal Club
  • Symposium
  • Seminar
  • Case Presentation
  • Film reading sessions
  • Spotter sessions
  • Interdepartmental discussion / meet
  • Updating knowledge and exposure to current events in the field of Radiology via CME and Conferences

Facilities

  • Head of the Department

    Dr. R. Krishnakumar

Special Clinics

  • CT and MRI cardiac imaging, CT coronary angiography
  • CT virtual Colonoscopy / Bronchoscopy
  • CT angiography
  • FNAC / Aspiration / biopsies (CT / USG guided)
  • HSG
  • IVP
  • MCU
  • AUG
  • Barium swallow
  • Barium meal
  • Barium enema
  • Mammogram

Research

Publications:

  • Krishnakumar R1, Adarsh A. D2, Venugopal Kodumur3, Manas Kumar Bora3. Ultrasonography evaluation for predominant content of appendix. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci.  / eISSN -2278-4802,  pISSN -2278-4748/ Vol.6 / issue34 /Apr27 2017.

 

  • Adarsh A. D1, Krishnakumar R2, Venugopal Kodumur3, Manas Kumar Bora4. Role of breast ultrasound in evaluation of birads3 and birads4 breast mass. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci.  / eISSN -2278-4802,  pISSN -2278-4748/ Vol.6 / issue45 /June05 2017.
  • Krishnakumar R1, Venugopal Kodumur2, N. Parthiban3. Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in comparison with computed tomography in diagnosing acute appendicitis,
  • Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. / eISSN -2278-4802, pISSN -2278-4748/ Apr.16, 2018.
  • Venugopal Kodumur1, Krishnakumar R2, Parthiban3. Correlation of ultrasonography findings of wall pattern and discontinuity of wall with per-operative finding for perforation of appendix, J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci. /eISSN -2278-4802, pISSN -2278-4748/ April 23, 2018.

 

  • Shivaprasad1, Govardhanan2, Vijaykanth Reddy 3, Nimisha4, Vinay5, Umar Basha6. Doppler parameters in elicitation of twinkling artefacts in suspected cases of renal calculi, J. Evid. Based Med. Healthc., pISSN-2349-2562,eISSN -2349- 2570/ vol.3/ issue 57/ July 18,2016.
  • Govardhanan1, Sankareswari2. Assessment of SSG (Saline Sonosalpingography) in assessing tubal patency by comparison with chromopertubation in laparoscopy. J. Evolution Med. Dent.Sci. /eISSN -2278-4802, pISSN -2278-4748/ vol.6/ issue 42/ May 25, 2017.
  • Shivaprasad1, Nirmalkumar2, Vijaykanth Reddy 3, Nimisha 4. Colour doppler evaluation of acute renal colic. Evolution Med. Healthc., pISSN-2349-2562, eISSN -2349- 2570/ vol.3/ issue 36/ May 05, 2016.
  • Ratna Vasanthan1, Prabakaran Velayutham 2, M.P.Saanida3. Diagnostic outcome of unenhanced focused computed tomography in acute appendicitis, JMSCR vol.06/ issue 03/03 March 2018.
  • Ratna Vasanthan1, Prabakaran Velayutham 2, Jagan Mohan3. Correlation and predictive value of ultrasound twinkling effect of urolithiasis with chemical composition of calculi.  

12 September 2017.

  • Dwaipayan Chatterjee1. Correlation of regional leptomering cal collateral scorc with three month clinical outcome in patients with acute ischemic stroke using ct angiography.
  • Mannivanan Ramasamy1, V.R. Shiva Prasad 2, Shankar Radhakrishnan3. Validity contrast enhanced CT in the assessment of acute pancreatitis and its related complications. J.Evid. Based Med. Healthc, pISSN – 2349 – 2562, eISSN – 2349 – 2570/ vol.3/ issue 31/April 18, 2016.
  • G.M.Premleela1, V.R. Shiva Prasad 2, Nimisha3, Vijaykanth4. Transvaginal sonography combined with saline contrast sonohysterography in evaluating the uterine cavity in premenopausal patients with abnormal uterine bleeding. J.Evid. Based Med. Healthc, pISSN – 2349 – 2562, eISSN – 2349 – 2570/ vol.3/ issue 47/June 13, 2016.
  • Naga V Vemuri1, Lakshmi S P Karanam2, Venkatesh Manchikanti3, Srinivas Dandamudi4, Sampath K Puvvada5, Vineet K Vemuri6. Imaging review of cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Indian journal ,PMCID:PMC5761172/2017 Oct-Dec.
  • Manchikanti Venkatesh1, V.R. Shiva Prasad2, S. Umar Basha3, G.H. Jhansi Priya4. Bilateral hypertrophic olivary degeneration following Posterior circulation stroke. 2017 American Academy of Neurology.

Manchikanti Venkatesh,1 Sunitha Vellathussery  Chakkalakkoombil,1 Manju Bashini Duraipandi,1 Reena Gulati2 . Complicated acute cerebellitis with obstructive hydrocephalus and tonsillar herniation in a child.  Venkatesh M, et al. BMJ case rep 2017. Doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-219337, accepted 12 April 2017.

Ongoing Research:

  • Govardhan – Evaluation of 3D sequences as a replacement of routine sequences in MRI fistulogram in perinanal regions.
  • Gilber regan – Computed tomographic evaluation of variants of paranasal sinuses in patients with sinusitis undergoing fess.
  • Priyanka mandal – To study the computed tomography temporal bone findings in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media.
  • Logeshwari – Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound for detection of rotator cuff tear with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Mahesh arvinth – Correlation of MRI and arthroscopy findings in diagnosis of anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and meniscal injuries of knee.
Awards
  1. Vinay raju – 1. Comparison of low dose CT with Standard dose CT in evaluation of urolithiasis. (Paper presentation – won 1st prize) in National conference conducted by IRIA.
  2. Kalaivani – 1. Hydrocephalic- Liquid brain (Paper presentation – won 1st prize) in JIPMER..
  3. Kalaivani –Won university gold medal in M.D Radiodiagnosis, Pondicherry University.
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Events

CME: 

 Dr. Nagarajan Additional professor, Department of Radiology JIPMER, Topic: Role of imaging stroke, 17th Feb.2017.

Dr. Venkatesh, Assistant professor, Department of Radiology, SVMCHRI, Topic: Solitary pulmonary nodule- Tips and Tricks.17th Mar.2017.

Topic: Recent advances in  the management of stroke, 10th march.2020. Dr. Nagarajan professor, Department of Radiology JIPMER as Speaker for topic role of Neuroimaging in stroke, Dr Krishna kumar, professor and HOD, department of radiology, SVMCH as chair person for role of Neuroimaging in stroke.

Outreach

Community visit to Villianur and Nettapakkam PHC Centre every Tuesday and Thursday between 8am to 1pm.

PG Alumini
Year Name Designation Institute
2016-17 Dr. Nimisha Assistant Professor Pariyaram Medical College Kannur, Kerala.
2016-17 Dr. Vijaykanth reddy Senior Resident MNR Medical College, Hyderabad
2017-18 Dr. Umar basha Senior Resident Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
2017-18 Dr. Vinay raju Assistant Professor Kasturba Medical College
2016-19 Dr. Kalaivani Senior Resident Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Tanjore, Tamilnadu
2016-19 Dr. Surendar Senior Resident Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Melmaruvathur, Tamilnadu

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