Body Imaging
- Gastrointestinal (GI)/Genitourinary (GU) Fluoroscopy includes GI procedures such as barium swallow, Upper GI, specialized esophageal function studies, cystograms, fistulograms, and hysterosalpingograms.
- Ultrasound (US) provides SVC abdominal and pelvic imaging, thyroid and superficial structures, including musculoskeletal US, vascular US, and Carotid Dopplers. Assistance is also provided to detect masses and vascularity of various structures, especially in the transplanted organ.
- Computed Tomography (CT) includes imaging of the pelvis for traumatic and non-traumatic indications, inflammatory disease, and or oncologic conditions.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the abdomen and pelvis provides evaluation of major organs such as liver, bile ducts, pancreas, kidneys, GI tract, and female pelvic organs including the uterus & ovaries, and evaluation of prostate in males.
The above mentioned technologies in Body Imaging are also utilized in the assistance of invasive procedures such as biopsies and drainages.
Body Imaging is offered at the Temple, Episcopal, Jeanes, and Northeastern campuses.
Educational opportunities include lectures as part of the medical school and resident curriculum as well as multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
Breast Imaging
The Breast Imaging section is equipped with digital equipment at each campus and tomosynthesis at our NEH campus. We offer full range breast imaging services such as cancer screening procedures, clinical consultation, screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, galactography, and image-guided interventional procedures. Core biopsies are performed under ultrasound, stereotactic, and MRI guidance. We work closely with the Breast Cancer team which consists of the departments of Surgery, Pathology, and Medical and Radiation Oncology. There are interdisciplinary breast cancer conferences that meet regularly to ensure the delivery of top notch multidisciplinary patient care.
Breast Imaging services are offered at the Temple, Episcopal, and Northeastern campuses.
Educational opportunities include lectures as part of the medical school and resident curriculum as well as multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
Cardio Thoracic
The Cardio Thoracic section provides comprehensive state-of-the art imaging of the heart, arteries, and blood vessels using high resolution Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance (MR) advanced imaging technologies. These technologies allow our physicians to perform noninvasive imaging and provide accurate diagnosis of diseases affecting the cardiovascular system. We work closely with our colleagues in Cardiology, Pulmonary, Vascular Surgery, and other medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties to deliver multidisciplinary patient care.
Cardio Thoracic services are offered at the Temple, Jeanes, and Fox Chase Cancer Center campuses
Educational opportunities include lectures as part of the medical school and resident curriculum as well as multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
Musculoskeletal
The Musculoskeletal section at Temple University provides state of the art imaging of disorders of the bones, joints, and associated soft tissues using a wide variety of modalities, including conventional radiography, computed tomography (CT), ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We work very closely with other specialists, including orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, rheumatologists and oncologists to provide a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of patients. In patients with possible tumors, we perform needle biopsies of bone as well as of soft tissue masses, and when needed, we perform image-guided therapies
Musculoskeletal services are offered at the Temple, Episcopal, Jeanes, and Northeastern campuses.
Educational opportunities include lectures as part of the medical school and resident curriculum as well as multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
Neuroradiology
The Neuroradiology section provides a full service of clinical studies which includes all routine diagnostic magnetic resonance (MR) and computed tomography (CT) radiology studies of the brain, Head and neck, temporal bones and spine. This section also provides emergency neuroradiology services for a busy ER, level one trauma center, and a primary stroke center. State of the art functional neuroradiology services are also performed that include: clinical BOLD fMRI for language and Sensory motor strip, Diffusion tensor imaging, MR and CT perfusion and MR spectroscopy.
Neuroradiology services are offered at the Temple, Episcopal, Jeanes, and Northeastern campuses.
Educational opportunities include lectures as part of the medical school and resident curriculum as well as multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
- General clinical nuclear medicine procedures: utilizing conventional, single photon radioisotopes our physicians provide state of the art imaging including SPECT-CT hybrid fusion imaging for a wide range of clinical needs including: brain (neuroreceptor (I-123 dopamine and Tc-99m blood flow), thyroid, parathyroid, lung, cardiac, renal, adrenal, bone, infection (labeled WBC), tumor, and gastrointestinal motility (gastric emptying, small bowel, and colon transit) studies.
- Nuclear Cardiology: in a joint program with Cardiology the section provides both SPECT myocardial perfusion stress testing and ventricular function (Muga) studies
- Targeted radionuclide therapies: our physicians have broad experience in providing radionuclide therapy including I-131 for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer , lymphoma(Y-90) and therapies for targeting bone metastases with various agents (Sr-89, Sm-152) including latest Ra-223 for prostate cancer are all available. Working in conjunction with Interventional Radiology Y-90 target therapy for liver tumors is also available.
- PET/CT Imaging: our physicians provide full coverage of oncologic studies including diagnosis, staging and assessing response to therapy. Cardiac PET/CT (viability and sarcoidosis) and neurologic (Alzheimer’s, Amyloid, Seizure Disorder) studies are also available.
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging services are offered at the Temple, Episcopal, Jeanes, and Northeastern campuses.
Educational opportunities include lectures as part of the medical school and resident curriculum as well as multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
Outreach Section
The Outreach section provides top notch imaging services including CT, MRI, General X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine, and PET to the Episcopal (EH) Jeanes (JH) and Northeastern (NH) campuses. The Outreach section has also developed subspecialty offerings such as Cardiac CT/MR, CT colonoscopy, and MSK ultrasound. The EH campus is also equipped with a 128 slice CT. A full range of Vascular and Interventional services are offered at JH campus. Additionally, the physicians in the Outreach section are also integrated into the department’s subspecialty sections and provide coverage of these sections at the TUH campus.
Vascular and Interventional
The section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology is a highly specialized field designed to treat many varying disease processes through minimally invasive image guided techniques. Using state of the art technology our highly trained and accomplished faculty of 6 performs the gamut of procedures that provide enhanced, safety, cost effectiveness, and high quality of care to maximize the patient experience and comfort. Procedures performed in the VIR suites use imaging such as ultrasound, fluoroscopy or x-ray, and CT scanning for guidance. Instead of large incisions required for some surgeries, these procedures are performed through tiny holes made in the skin such that small catheters or needles can be guided to the treatment site for the application of the appropriate treatment. Applications of such techniques include uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), oncology interventions such as microwave and cryoablation (RFA), chemoembolization, and therasphere treatment, vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty for spine fractures, and laser varicose vein ablation. Traditionally patients with lymphatic leakages from complex surgical procedures needed to be sent to specialty hospitals for the performance of Thoracic Duct Embolizations, which are now routinely performed by our interventional radiology team at Temple, Jeanes and Fox Chase Cancer Center campuses.
What had traditionally required complex neurosurgical decompression for lumbar spinal stenosis in which patients’ quality of life deteriorated to an inability to walk, now be offered as an outpatient procedure performed in about an hour, known as a MILD procedure. Interventional Oncology has grown into a subspecialty in its own right and our faculty provides compassionate highly skilled and targeted therapies for a variety of tumors throughout the body. Our IR faculty includes one of the nation's Top Doctor's for Cancer by Castle Connolly as well as a longstanding Philadelphia Magazine TOP DOC for nearly 12 years in a row. Our staff is always available for consultations or advice providing a welcoming and immediate service.
Educational opportunities include lectures as part of the medical school and resident curriculum as well as multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.