Department Introduction

The Department of Ultrasound Imaging at Sichuan Taikang Hospital is established according to the standards of a Grade-A Tertiary comprehensive hospital's ultrasound department. It gathers professional expertise, continuously introduces talent, strengthens exchanges, focuses on ultrasound imaging diagnosis and scientific research, and pioneers a new phase in the development of its specialized discipline.

Ultrasound diagnostic techniques already available include: conventional B-mode ultrasound, color Doppler ultrasound, transvaginal and transrectal ultrasound, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and ultrasound-guided puncture;

Therapeutic procedures include: ultrasound-guided puncture aspiration or injection therapy for cysts, abscesses, and encapsulated effusions, as well as for malignant tumors; and puncture and catheter drainage for biliary and urinary tract obstructions.

Ultrasound examinations can be applied to various organs and structures, including the cardiovascular system, abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology, superficial small organs and soft tissues, and the thoracic cavity.

Key advanced equipment includes: 1 set of Philips EPIQ Elite CVx, 2 sets of Philips EPIQ 7, 1 set of GE VOLUSON E10, 2 sets of GE Fortis, 3 sets of GE LOGIQ P10, 2 sets of Mindray Consona N95, 1 set of Mindray M11T, and 1 set of SIUI S9.

Strengths and Specialties:

Real-time 4D fetal malformation screening

4D ultrasound surpasses the limitations of traditional ultrasound, enabling real-time dynamic examination of the fetus to promptly detect major fetal malformations, such as deformities of the head and facial features, and abnormalities in limb development.

Screening for musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve diseases

Musculoskeletal and peripheral nerve ultrasound can clearly display superficial soft tissue structures such as muscles, tendons, ligaments, and peripheral nerves, as well as their lesions. It can identify structural abnormalities caused by inflammation, tumors, injuries, and deformities, providing crucial diagnostic information that other imaging examinations cannot offer.

Ultrasound-guided interventional diagnosis and treatment

Ultrasound-guided interventional diagnosis is a minimally invasive method for obtaining pathological specimens under real-time ultrasound guidance, playing a vital role in clinical diagnosis and treatment. Interventional therapies mainly include ultrasound-guided puncture aspiration and catheter drainage, ultrasound-guided puncture aspiration and coagulation therapy for cysts, and ultrasound-guided puncture treatment for abscesses. Both interventional diagnosis and treatment offer advantages such as short procedure times, minimal trauma, no radiation, and mild pain.

Gastrointestinal contrast-enhanced ultrasonography

Gastrointestinal contrast-enhanced ultrasonography refers to an external ultrasound examination performed after filling the gastrointestinal tract. Specifically, the patient drinks a gastrointestinal contrast agent on an empty stomach to eliminate gas and fill the gastrointestinal lumen. This ultrasound examination method clearly displays the layered structure of the gastrointestinal wall and any lesions. It is convenient, simple, and has no sensations or side effects.

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound and differential diagnosis of complex tumors

Tumor contrast-enhanced ultrasound is performed on the basis of conventional ultrasound examination. By intravenously injecting an ultrasound contrast agent to enhance the blood flow scattering signals in the human body, it allows for real-time dynamic observation of the microvascular perfusion process in tissues, thereby improving the detection rate of lesions and differentiating between benign and malignant lesions.