The program includes:
- Initial presentation in the clinic
- clinical history taking
- review of medical records
- physical examination
- laboratory tests:
- complete blood count
- biochemical analysis of blood
- Lipid metabolism (HDL/LDL, cholesterol,
triglycerides Lip(a), homocysteine) - blood coagulation analysis (aPTT, PT, INR)
- inflammation indicators (CRP, ESR)
- metabolic status (uric acid, total glucose, HbA1c)
- cardiovascular disease risk markers
- kidney function test (creatinine, urea)
- color doppler echocardiography
- color doppler sonography of renal arteries
- duplex renal arteries
- CT/ MRI-angiography of renal arteries
- preoperative care
- angioplasty of renal artery with implantation of stents (max. 2)
- blood transfusions (if needed)
- symptomatic treatment
- control examinations
- the cost of essential medicines and materials
- nursing services
- full hospital accommodation
- developing of further guidance
Required documents
- Medical records
- Doppler ultrasound/duplex scanning of the renal arteries (if available)
- Renal angiogram (if available)
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About the department
The Department of Adult and Pediatric Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology at the University Hospital Ulm specializes in modern imaging examinations and minimally traumatic image-guided interventional procedures. Of particular interest to the department's experienced medical team is individualized minimally invasive therapy for cancer and the treatment of pain syndromes and vascular pathologies. The medical facility has state-of-the-art equipment for X-ray scanning, angiography, ultrasound scanning, CT, MRI, and PET/MRI. The diagnostic devices are adapted for children, including newborns. During examinations and treatment, the department's specialists strictly meet radiation protection standards. As for treatment, special attention in clinical practice is paid to interventional procedures for vascular diseases and malignant tumors. These procedures are performed using catheter-based techniques under CT, MRI, or angiography guidance. Despite the low trauma rate of interventional manipulations, their effectiveness is comparable to full-fledged surgery. The medical facility cooperates closely with other departments at the hospital, thus providing comprehensive medical care at the highest level of university medicine. The department's successful clinical practice has been recognized by prestigious quality certificates, including the ClarZert certificate and certificates from the German Cancer Society (DKG) and the German Radiological Society (DRG). The Head Physician of the department is Prof. Dr. med. Meinrad Beer.
The department often performs catheter-based treatment of malignant tumors using transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT). During the TACE procedure, emboli (microscopic spheres) containing a chemotherapeutic agent are injected into the blood vessels supplying the tumor using a catheter. After transarterial chemoembolization, the tumor is deprived of blood supply and locally exposed to chemotherapeutic agents, which leads to the death of the neoplasm. The essence of selective internal radiation therapy is the administration of tiny radioactive particles into the blood vessels supplying the tumor, which locally irradiate the tumor while practically not damaging the adjacent healthy tissues. The SIRT procedure is also performed using catheter-based techniques through the inguinal artery under imaging guidance. TACE and SIRT techniques are used to treat primary and secondary liver tumors.
The department's specialists also successfully perform radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation for the treatment of tumors of various localizations. The above-mentioned procedures are performed under CT guidance, which ensures their high accuracy and safety. The tumor focus is approached using a special probe, after which the tumor tissue is destroyed by extremely high or low temperatures. The ablation procedure is indicated for patients with tumors no larger than 5 cm.
The department's interventional radiologists regularly admit patients with vascular stenosis and obstructions, abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, and vascular malformations. Balloon dilatation, followed by stent implantation, is performed to normalize blood flow in cases of stenosis. During this interventional procedure, specialists direct a balloon dilator, a long catheter with a deflated balloon attached to its distal end, to the narrowed area along the lumen of the blood vessel under angiography guidance. With the help of a special instrument, a liquid is injected into the balloon, creating a certain pressure, due to which it increases to the required diameter and restores the patency of the affected blood vessel. To prevent recurrent stenosis in the narrowed blood vessel, a stent is placed to maintain it in an open state.
The department also offers neuroradiology services. Doctors specializing in this field carry out imaging diagnostics and interventional catheter-based treatment of diseases of the brain and spinal cord. They perform carotid artery stenting for stenosis, intra-arterial lysis therapy for stroke, coiling for brain aneurysms, and endovascular interventions for arteriovenous fistulas in the department's operating rooms. The department also has vast experience in the treatment of chronic back pain using facet joint infiltration and periradicular therapy. The above-mentioned therapeutic procedures are performed under CT or MRI guidance under local anesthesia.
A special offer in the department is imaging diagnostics for children of all age groups, ranging from premature babies and infants to adolescents up to 18 years old. The department has state-of-the-art equipment to perform accurate examinations of children. All devices work in such a way that the child receives the minimum radiation dose and the growing organism is not harmed. Moreover, the rich experience and high professionalism of the department's doctors specializing in diagnostic imaging in children play a crucial role in successful diagnosis.
The department's range of therapeutic services includes the following options:
- Interventional radiology
- Interventional treatment of malignant tumors
- Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)
- Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT)
- Radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation
- Interventional treatment of vascular stenoses and obstructions
- Balloon dilatation followed by stent implantation
- Coiling for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms and vascular malformations
- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography followed by drainage and/or stent implantation
- CT-guided puncture and drainage
- Interventional treatment of malignant tumors
- Neuroradiology
- Interventional treatment of cerebrovascular diseases
- Carotid artery stenting
- Intra-arterial lysis therapy
- Coiling
- Interventional treatment of chronic back pain
- Facet joint block
- Sacroiliac joint block
- Periradicular therapy
- Interventional treatment of cerebrovascular diseases
- Other medical services
Curriculum vitae
Higher Education and Professional Career
- 1988 - 1995 Study of Human Medicine and Philosophy, University of Regensburg and Julius Maximilian University of Wuerzburg.
- 1995 - 2003 Research Fellow and Assistant Physician, Institute of X-ray Diagnostics, University Hospital Wuerzburg.
- 2003 - 2007 Senior Physician (specialization: Cardiovascular Imaging, Cancer Imaging, and Pediatric Radiology), Institute of X-ray Diagnostics, University Hospital Wuerzburg.
- 2007 - 2012 Managing Senior Physician and Head of Pediatric Radiology, Institute of X-ray Diagnostics, University Hospital Wuerzburg.
- 2009 Invitation to the position of W3 Professor for Radiology, University Hospital Goettingen (rejection).
- 2009 - 2012 Professor for Radiology, Julius Maximilian University of Wuerzburg.
- 2012 Invitation to the position of Professor for Pediatric Radiology, Medical University of Graz.
- 2012 - 2013 Head Physician, Department of Pediatric Radiology, University Hospital Graz.
- 2013 Invitation to the position of W3 Professor for Radiology, University of Ulm.
- Since 2013 Head Physician, Department of Adult and Pediatric Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, University Hospital Ulm.
Qualifications
- Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Specialization in Pediatric Radiology.
- Permission for advanced training in Diagnostic Radiology.
- Permission for advanced training in Pediatric Radiology.
- Instructor of the German Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (DEGUM), level II.
Memberships in Professional Societies
- German Radiological Society (DRG).
- European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology (ESCR).
- European Society of Radiology (ESR).
- Society of Pediatric Radiology (GPR).
- Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Photo of the doctor: (c) Universitätsklinikum Ulm
About hospital
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital regularly demonstrates high treatment success rates, takes an active part in the training of medical students, and works tirelessly on promising research projects.
The university hospital consists of 29 specialized departments and 16 scientific institutes, where more than 7,000 highly qualified employees work for the benefit of their patients. More than 55,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients are treated here every year. The hospital has 1,274 beds. The medical team of the hospital is focused on providing personalized medical services using the most modern and sparing diagnostic and treatment methods.
The University Hospital Ulm is the largest medical complex in the region, and practically all areas of modern medicine are represented here. Transplantology and oncology are among the priority areas of clinical activity in the medical facility. The hospital holds leading positions in the world in bone marrow transplantation. In addition, the hospital has advanced experience in cancer treatment. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is recognized as the leading facility of this kind in the country, and it is certified by the German Cancer Society (DKG). It provides effective treatment for various types of cancer. The center also offers innovative CAR T-cell therapy. In addition, the Cancer Center is actively engaged in research activities to improve available treatment methods and develop innovative therapeutic techniques to fight cancer.
Along with the use of advanced technologies, doctors show respect, understanding, and a humane attitude toward the patient. The medical team includes competent psychologists, who are always ready to provide assistance and support to the patients and their families during the therapeutic process.
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Accommodation in hospital
Patients rooms
The patients of the University Hospital Ulm live in comfortable single and double rooms with a modern design and light colors. All patient rooms have an ensuite bathroom with a toilet and a shower. The patient room furnishings include a comfortable automatically adjustable bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, a table and chairs, a telephone, a radio, and a TV. Wi-Fi access is also available in patient rooms.
The hospital also offers enhanced-comfort rooms, which additionally have a safe, a refrigerator, and upholstered furniture. The bathroom in the enhanced-comfort room has changeable towels, a cosmetic mirror, a hairdryer, and toiletries.
Meals and Menus
Patients and their accompanying person are offered three meals a day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The patient and accompanying person have a choice of three menus every day, including a vegetarian menu. Patients staying in the enhanced-comfort rooms are also offered light snacks, fruits, desserts, and hot and cold drinks in the comfortable lounge area.
If, for some reason, you do not eat all the foods, you will be offered an individual menu. Please inform the medical staff about your dietary preferences prior to treatment.
Further details
Standard rooms include:
Shower
Toilet
Wi-Fi
TV
Religion
The hospital has a chapel where Catholic and Protestant services are held weekly. The services are also broadcast on the internal television channel of the hospital. The chapel is open 24 hours a day for visits and prayers.
The services of other religious representatives are available upon request.
Accompanying person
Your accompanying person may stay with you in your patient room or at the hotel of your choice during the inpatient program.
Hotel
You may stay at the hotel of your choice during the outpatient program. Our managers will support you for selecting the best option.