Dr Lalpath Labs
About Me
Dr Lalpath Labs
MBBS
Radiologist
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Services
Specialised care and treatments offered
INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY PROCEDURES
This subspecialty involves minimally invasive techniques guided by imaging tools such as X-rays, CT scans, or ultrasound to diagnose and treat various conditions without open surgery.
- Common procedures : Include angioplasty , stent placement , biopsies , drain insertions , tumor ablations .
- Guidance : Real-time imaging ensures accuracy in targeting lesions while avoiding critical structures reducing risks .
- Patient benefits : Reduced recovery time , lesser pain compared to traditional surgery , often performed outpatient .
- Conditions treated : Vascular diseases , cancers , infections requiring drainage among others benefit from these advanced approaches .
Interventional radiology represents a modern approach providing effective alternatives with fewer complications promoting faster healing
BONE DENSITOMETRY (DEXA SCAN)
A DEXA scan measures bone mineral density using low doses of X-rays. It is key in assessing osteoporosis risk especially in older adults or those with risk factors compromising bone strength.
- Purpose : To quantify bone density primarily at hip and spine bones helping predict fracture susceptibility .
- Procedure : Quick , painless test where you lie on a flat table while a scanning device passes over targeted areas .
- Risk factors detected : Includes age-related bone loss , hormonal imbalances , nutritional deficiencies impacting skeletal health .
- Follow up : Results guide preventive strategies like lifestyle changes , supplementation , medications when needed .
Early identification through this examination helps protect against debilitating fractures by initiating timely intervention .
FLUOROSCOPY
This imaging modality offers dynamic moving X-ray visuals in real time. It’s particularly useful for guiding diagnostic procedures or therapeutic interventions involving motion inside the body.
- Main uses: Commonly applied during gastrointestinal studies like barium swallow tests or catheter placements during interventions such as angiography.
- The process involves continuous X-ray beams visualized on monitors allowing physicians direct observation of organ movement or instrument placement within the body walls or vessels.
- Pain management: Often aids minimally invasive treatments by ensuring precise positioning minimizing complications and improving outcomes.
ULTRASOUND IMAGING
Ultrasound imaging employs high-frequency sound waves to produce real-time pictures of the inside of the body. It's widely used due to its safety and versatility across age groups including infants and pregnant women.
- Applications: Commonly used for evaluating soft tissues like abdominal organs, thyroid gland, fetal development during pregnancy, and vascular flow assessment.
- No radiation: Unlike other modalities involving X-rays, ultrasound is radiation-free making it safe for repeated use.
- Description: A handheld transducer is moved over the skin after applying gel; sound waves reflect back to form images displayed on a monitor.
- Disease identification: Can detect cysts, tumors, inflammation, blockages in blood vessels among other conditions with excellent resolution of soft tissue details.
This accessible imaging technique allows healthcare providers to quickly assess many medical concerns with minimal discomfort or risk to patients at any age.
CT SCAN (COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY)
A CT scan is a sophisticated imaging procedure that combines X-rays and computer processing to generate cross-sectional images of the body. It provides more detailed information than regular X-rays.
- Uses: Often employed to detect internal injuries, tumors, infections, or vascular diseases across various organs.
- Process: The patient lies on a table that slides into a doughnut-shaped scanner; images are captured from multiple angles.
- Contrast use: Sometimes contrast agents are administered orally or intravenously to enhance image clarity of blood vessels or tissues.
- Diagnostics: Radiologists interpret these scans to guide medical decision-making and treatment planning.
This non-invasive exam is quick, painless, and invaluable for detailed internal visualization crucial in emergency and elective care settings.
MAMMOGRAPHY
Mammography is an essential imaging technique primarily used for early detection of breast abnormalities, including cancer. It utilizes low-dose X-rays to create detailed images of breast tissue.
- Purpose: Mainly performed as a screening tool to identify breast cancer before symptoms develop.
- Procedure: A specialized X-ray machine compresses the breast gently to capture multiple views.
- Diagnosis: Radiologists analyze images for masses, calcifications, and asymmetries that might indicate disease.
- Treatment follow-up: If abnormalities are found, further tests such as ultrasound or biopsy may be recommended.
- Benefits: Early detection through mammography significantly improves treatment success and survival rates.
This method remains the gold standard in breast cancer screening and helps in monitoring changes over time effectively.