The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- general urine analysis
- biochemical analysis of blood
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- indicators blood coagulation
- neurological examination
- functionality x-ray
- CT/MRI scan
- neuropsychological tests (on indications):
- ENMG (electroneuromyography)
- EEG (electroencephalography)
- SEPs (somatosensory evoked potentials)
- VEPs (visually evoked potentials)
- BAEP tests (brainstem auditory evoked potential)
- preoperative care
- treatment of the av-malformation with coiling
- 1-day intensive care unit stay
- postoperative MRI control
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- MRI/CT scan (if available)
- MR/CT-angiography (if available)
Service
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About the department
The Department of Radiology and Neuroradiology is equipped with the state-of-the-art medical equipment, such as MRI, CT, standard and interventional X-ray. The activities of the department are directed both at separate areas of neuroradiology and pediatric radiology.
The main focuses of the department include:
- Endovascular treatment of brain aneurysms, cerebral and spinal vascular malformations, for example, arteriovenous malformations
- Diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular diseases in infants and children
- Endovascular treatment and surgical preparatory treatment of head / neck and body tumors
- Elimination of narrowing in the arteries supplying cerebral circulation and stenting
- Recanalization of cerebral vessels in acute stroke
- Interventional treatment of soft tissue angiomas and venous malformations of the head, neck, body and extremities
- Noninvasive imaging of blood vessels and vascular diseases by means of MRI and CT
- CT- and MRI-guided punctures of massive lesions, tissue sampling, neurolysis, periradicular therapy and drainage
The service range of the department includes:
CT scan
- Imaging of all areas of the body, including CT angiography (neurovascular and oncological focus)
- Special examinations for stroke patients
- CT-based exercises
MRI
- Imaging of all areas of the body, including imaging of blood vessels (neurovascular and oncological focus)
- Special programs for examining stroke patients
- Special presentation of the brain and spinal cord
- Examination of the liver and biliary tract, as well as the pancreatic duct (MRCP) and the small intestine (MR-Sellink)
- Examination of children and infants in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics
X-ray
- Contrast-enhanced X-ray examinations of the entire gastrointestinal tract and vertebral canal (myelography)
- X-ray diagnostics of the entire skeletal and musculoskeletal system with rheumatological and traumatic focus
Photo of the doctor: (c) Sana Kliniken Duisburg
About hospital
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital treated 21,403 inpatients, 1,149 partially inpatients and 51,751 outpatients.
The hospital is the maximum care center, since almost all disciplines are represented here as independent departments. The departments specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of both common pathologies and specific diseases or groups of patients. The hospital provides its services for patients of all age groups, starting from the birth in the Department of Obstetrics, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, then in the departments for adults up to the treatment of elderly patients in the Department of Geriatrics. The hospital has a unique medical competence and medical centers with special equipment in order to ensure an optimal and multidisciplinary treatment.
The Hospital Duisburg is an academic teaching hospital at the University of Duisburg-Essen with the maximum care (Level 1) Perinatal Center, as well as the Neuro Center with a special focus in the field of oncology. The interdisciplinary Emergency Department, two Intensive Care Units and an Intermediate Care Station offer their services as well. In addition, the hospital has an interregional Stroke Unit with 8 monitored beds, the Unit for Early Neurological Rehabilitation (Level B) with 30 inpatient beds and the accredited Sleep Laboratory with 4 beds.
All activities of the hospital are focused on the patient with their worries and fears; great attention is paid to the patient’s life situation and history. All actions and efforts of the employees of the hospital are made to improve a personal health of each patient. The success rate of the hospital is manifested by satisfaction of both patients and their relatives.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The rooms in the Sana Clinic, Duisburg, meet the strict German standards. The essential safety equipment can be found in each patient room. There are also private bathrooms in all rooms. There are also the electric beds that can be adjusted according to the patient’s needs and habits. The orthopaedic mattresses on the beds provide adequate support for the spine during sleep. You can also use various devices in the room such as a laptop, unless you disturb the other patient in the room. Wi-Fi connection can be provided upon request.
The clinic offers single and double rooms. If you choose a single room, an accompanying person will be able to stay with you. A double room is shared with a patient of the same gender.
The enhanced comfort rooms are equipped with a safety box, a fridge and upholstered furniture.
Meals and Menus
The patient and the accompanying person are offered a daily choice of three menus. If you are on a specific diet for any reason, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to the treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Religion
Christian priests are available for the patients at any time. Representatives of other religions may be requested at any time.
Accompanying person
Your companion may stay with you in your room or at a hotel of your choice during the fixed program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel during the outpatient program. Our employees will support you for selecting the best option.