Overview
At the Department of Neuroradiology, we use ultrasound to examine the head and the neck. The technique is useful for assessing the blood vessels in this region and to detect evidence of narrowing, occlusion, malformation or inflammation.
Ultrasound is a versatile imaging technique that can reveal pathological changes in various organs and tissues. Moreover, the examination does not require radiation, it is pain-free, and it provides fast results.
At the Department of Neuroradiology, we use ultrasound to examine the head and the neck. The technique is useful for assessing the blood vessels in this region and to detect evidence of narrowing, occlusion, malformation or inflammation.
In addition to performing standard ultrasound examinations of the head, we also offer the following special techniques:
Sonography has many advantages: it does not negatively impact the patient’s health, does not involve radiation, and is pain-free. There are no risks associated with ultrasound.
Our clinic is an internationally renowned institution in the field of image-guided diagnostics and minimally invasive treatment. We examine and treat diseases of the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system and their associated organs (eyes, auditory, vestibular, etc.), as well as adjacent structures of the head, neck and spine.
At the Department of Neuroradiology, we use the latest methods, equipment and imaging techniques. Additionally, we convene with experts in neurosurgery and neurology to develop an individual therapy concept for each case. To guarantee optimal treatment selection and patient care our experienced neuroradiology interventionists further collaborate with experts from other clinics as well as with outstanding nursing and rehabilitation specialists before, during and after the intervention.
An external ultrasound is performed in several steps:
An ultrasound examination usually takes only a few minutes. It is pain-free and does not bear any risks.
Preparation | none |
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Anesthesia | none |
Duration of examination | a few minutes |
As a patient, you cannot register directly for a consultation. Please get referred by your primary care physician or specialist. If you have any questions, please contact the scheduling office.
Refer your patient for an ultrasound appointment through the online form or through an email to the scheduling office.