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Centre for liver diseases |
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The Center for Liver Diseases is organized to provide both patients and referring physicians’ easy access to the excellent liver specialists at AIMS. The Center is staffed with full time hematologists plus a number of sub-specialists including hepatobiliary surgeons, therapeutic endoscopists and pathologists. The hepatologists coordinate all aspects of patient testing and care and are responsible for communication with referring physicians in addition to providing consultation service.
The Center’s integrated approach to the diagnosis and treatment of liver disorders provides timely, optimal care in a patient friendly environment; whether it be for evaluation for surgery for hepatobiliary disorders, chemotherapy for hepatic cancer, or admission to a clinical trial.
In addition to the standard imaging techniques, percutaneous Transjugular liver biopsies, complex liver serology, histochemical staining, biochemical tests of serum and liver tissue are available for the diagnosis of the entire spectrum of liver disease.
At this center, we perform radio-frequency ablation and percutaneous alcohol injections for palliative treatment of liver tumours. The Center has already developed the capability for liver transplantation and has done successful liver transplantations, which is first in the state of Kerala. Department of Gastroenterology performs initial work before transplantation and post-transplant follow up of patients. |
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Centre for biliary and pancreatic disorders |
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| We have facilities for managing gallstones non-surgically by experts in the field using endoscopic techniques for common bile duct stones. Pancreatic stone disease, which is common in southern India, is routinely treated by endoscopic techniques and lithotripsy. A panel of doctors holds a pancreas clinic jointly from the medical and surgical gastroenterology departments and endocrinology to give integrated and individualized care to the patients with chronic pancreatitis. Facilities are provided for a full range of investigations including endoscopic procedures, imaging studies such as CT scan and MRI, biochemical and genetic studies.
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AIMS motility lab |
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AIMS’ Motility Lab offers 24-hour ambulatory pH monitoring for patients with functional swallowing disorders and heartburn. The lab provides a complete study of esophageal contractility and is particularly useful in diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux in patients with atypical presentations. A dedicated and well-trained staff also performs anorectal manometry for patients with anorectal disorders.
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Centre for gastrointestinal hemostasis |
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A dedicated team of endoscopists, gastrointestinal surgeons, interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons are available round the clock for treating patients with upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding. A fully monitored emergency ICU service, an outstanding blood bank, which provides blood component therapy, and a 24-hour endoscopic and surgical service ensure immediate control of massive bleeding.
The availability of all advanced imaging techniques like upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, enteroscopy, CT scan, MRI imaging, on-table enteroscopy, angiography and nuclear medicine scanning under a single roof makes sure that a patient will not need to be shifted out of the hospital for any evaluation. Unlike many other centers, all these facilities are available round the clock at AIMS. This ensures that no time is lost in the evaluation and treatment of these patients. |
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