Imaging and Technology
Technologies
• CT (Computed Tomography)
• Interventional Radiology
• Mammography
• MRI
• Nuclear Medicine
• PACS
• PET/CT Scan
• Radiation Therapy
• IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy)
• IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)
• Ultrasound
• 64-Slice CT Scan
CT (Computed Tomography)
CT combines X-rays with computer technology to create the most detailed images of the body. Ingalls has four high-speed helical scanners that produce fast, high-resolution images that allow us to perform CT angiography and detailed 3-D reconstruction.
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Interventional Radiology
Interventional radiology is an innovative branch of medicine in which physicians treat diseases by using X-rays and other imaging techniques to "see" inside the body while they guide narrow tubes called catheters through the blood vessels and other pathways of the body to the site of the problem. Many of these minimally invasive procedures have replaced traditional surgery because they offer patients treatment options that are less costly and involve smaller incisions, less pain and shorter hospital stays. At Ingalls, we perform almost 12,000 minimally invasive procedures each year. That's more than any other hospital in the area.
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Mammography
Mammography is the only technique proven to reduce the number of breast cancer deaths in the United States. Mammography is a specially designed X-ray examination that can detect cancer long before a tumor is able to be felt. Accredited by the American College of Radiology, Ingalls offers the highest quality breast diagnostic program in the area.
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MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Ingalls offers the most advanced open MRI system available today, as well as a high-field MRI scanner that enables the most comprehensive clinical capabilities in the industry. This method of diagnostic imaging, offered at multiple Ingalls locations, provides highly detailed pictures of the body and allows us to examine you without exposure to potentially harmful X-ray radiation. Open MRIs are just that — open on all four sides, allowing a family member or friend to stay with you and hold your hand during the procedure.
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Nuclear Medicine
Ingalls provides a wide variety of standard nuclear medicine procedures. Nuclear medicine images can assist radiologists in diagnosing diseases and can be used to analyze kidney function, determine the presence of cancer and locate infection.
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PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System)
Ingalls is leading the way in filmless imaging with the addition of a new Picture Archiving and Communications System, now available at all Ingalls locations. With PACS, turnaround time for diagnostic imaging test results is faster and more efficient than ever. The system gives physicians the phenomenal ability to formulate a treatment plan right in their own office by viewing actual images such as X-rays, CTs and MRIs in digital format via an Internet connection. These images can be shared with patients at the time of their visit.
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PET/CT Scan
The 16-slice PET/CT (positron emission tomography/computed tomography) Scan detects and localizes tumors more precisely while offering faster turnaround times for patients. The anatomically detailed information obtained from a CT scan is merged with the biological functions recorded by the PET scan to form an image that records living tissues and life process.
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Radiation Therapy
Radiation therapy, also known as radiation oncology, involves the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. Radiation therapy destroys cancer cells while preserving normal tissue.
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IGRT (Image-Guided Radiation Therapy)
IGRT allows physicians to locate and target tumors quickly and accurately. With IGRT, a robotically controlled "arm" captures CT images on the day of treatment, pinpointing the position of the cancer just before treatment. This increased precision allows for higher doses of radiation, ultimately leading to more precise treatment and higher cure rates.
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IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy)
Doctors at leading cancer care institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - and now Ingalls Memorial Hospital - use a new technique called IMRT, a radiation therapy that shows promise in improving cure rates while reducing harmful side effects. This unique system delivers more consistent, precise radiation doses.
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Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging uses high frequency sound waves to capture images in real time. These images can show movement of internal tissues and organs and enable physicians to see blood flow, heart valve functions and the first pictures of a fetus. A full range of diagnostic and interventional procedures, complemented by new state-of-the-art equipment, are available within Ingalls Ultrasound Department.
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64-Slice CT Scan
Ingalls 64-slice CT Scanner allows cardiologists to produce a multi-slice cardiac CT scan within a single 10 to 15 second breath hold. Thousands of images are formatted to generate a three-dimensional picture of the cardiac valves and chambers of the heart with a high level of detail. This allows a cardiologist to better evaluate the condition of the heart.
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