Radiology - Diagnostics for your health

Radiology is a branch of medicine that specialises in diagnostic imaging of the human body. The radiology department at Bethesda Hospital carries out over 25,000 outpatient and inpatient examinations every year. Our aim is to provide efficient and gentle investigations for the benefit of our patients.

At Bethesda Hospital, we cover the entire spectrum of medical radiology. As an interface in diagnostic clarification, we work closely with our referring doctors - around the clock, 365 days a year.

The Institute of Radiology at Bethesda Hospital covers the entire spectrum of medical radiology.

This includes the following procedures:

  • Conventional X-ray diagnostics incl. contrast medium examination of the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract.
  • Mammography (incl. all complex biopsy and labelling procedures)
  • Ultrasound
  • Computed tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRT)

We offer this range of services around the clock throughout the year.

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

Telephone office: +41 61 315 22 77

Emergency telephone: +41 61 315 21 21

In a conventional X-ray examination, a specific region of the body is visualised using X-rays. Contrast agents are also used for some examinations. X-ray examinations are often used for suspected bone fractures and to assess the heart and lungs.

For examinations of the gastrointestinal tract or the kidneys and urinary tract, a so-called contrast agent is used, which is either drunk or injected into the vein. As a rule, these contrast media have no side effects. If you have any known contrast agent intolerances or allergies, please inform us before the examination begins. If you have any further questions, the radiology team will be happy to help you before, during and after the examination.

We offer the following X-ray diagnostics:

  • the entire spectrum of conventional X-ray examinations
    (thorax, skeleton, fluoroscopy)
  • conventional contrast medium examinations
    • of the gastrointestinal tract (swallowing process, oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine)
    • the urogenital system (kidneys and urinary tract)
    • special contrast medium examinations (e.g. fistula visualisation)
    • all joint visualisations (so-called arthrographies, also in combination with MRI or CT)
    • Hysterosalpingography HSG (visualisation of the fallopian tubes, e.g. for fertility problems)
    • Myelography (visualisation of the spinal canal)

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

Telephone office: +41 61 315 22 77

Emergency telephone: +41 61 315 21 21

Ultrasound examinations are used to diagnose and monitor the progress of diseases in many areas of the body. Ultrasound does not cause any radiation exposure and is therefore particularly suitable for examining pregnant women or children.

  • Abdomen and pelvis
  • Mammary gland/mamma (possibly in combination with mammography)
  • Neck/thyroid gland
  • Soft tissue and joints
  • Vessels (including Doppler and duplex)
  • sonographically assisted biopsies, punctures and drainages

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

Telephone office: +41 61 315 22 77

Emergency telephone: +41 61 315 21 21

We use various procedures to examine and diagnose changes in the breast. In addition to X-ray examinations (mammography), ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are also used. The removal of small tissue samples for microscopic examination is known as a biopsy.

  • Digital mammography including tomography (tomosynthesis)
  • Sonography (ultrasound)
  • MR mammography
  • Stereotactic mammary biopsy and wire labelling

State-of-the-art digital X-ray technology in our institutes means that the radiation exposure for the patient is kept to a low level - so you can feel that you are in good hands with us.

It is best to bring images from previous examinations (CDs, films, etc.) with you. These will provide valuable information when assessing the new images. If you have had a previous examination with us, we have digitally archived the previous imaging for you in-house (PACS).

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

Telephone office: +41 61 315 22 77

Emergency telephone: +41 61 315 21 21

Computed tomography (CT) is a special X-ray examination that uses X-rays to produce images of the body. These are so-called cross-sectional images, i.e. the body is virtually divided into the finest layers, allowing a view of the inside of the body. This provides important information about the location of centres of disease. We have a modern multi-line CT scanner at our disposal, which operates in accordance with the latest findings in radiation protection and minimises radiation exposure as far as possible.


Clarification of risk factors before the examination

An iodine-containing contrast agent is administered for most computerised tomography examinations. If you have any known intolerances or allergies to contrast media, please inform us before the examination begins.


Our range of CT services covers all regions of the body:

  • Brain/skull incl. CT angiography (circulatory disorders)
  • Base of the skull and temporal bones (inner ear and middle ear)
  • Facial skull (paranasal sinuses)
  • Neck incl. CT angiography of the cervical arteries
  • Thorax, abdomen and pelvis
  • CT angiography (vascularisation of all parts of the body)
  • Spine incl. CT myelography
  • Extremities and joints
  • CT-controlled joint and spinal infiltrations
  • CT-guided biopsies, punctures and drainages

The radiology team will inform you in detail about the procedure before the start of the examination and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

Telephone office: +41 61 315 22 77

Emergency telephone: +41 61 315 21 21

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), also known as magnetic resonance imaging, uses magnetic fields and radio waves to visualise organs and tissue. In contrast to computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging does not involve exposure to X-rays.


Our range of services includes the examination of the following body regions:

  • Brain including MR angiography and diffusion imaging and other specialised techniques
  • Skull base, facial skull and neck
  • Spine incl. MR myelography and spinal cord
  • Extremities and joints
  • Liver and bile ducts (MRCP)
  • Urogenital system incl. kidneys/urinary tract and specifically the prostate
  • Abdominal and pelvic organs incl. pelvic measurements before birth in pregnant women and dynamic pelvic floor examinations (MR faecography)
  • MR mammography
  • Special examinations of fistulas and ducts


Important

Due to the strong magnetic field, all removable metal objects must be removed before entering the examination room. Patients with pacemakers or defibrillators are not permitted to enter the examination room and may only be examined after detailed cardiological clarification.

A contrast agent is often injected into a vein in the arm before the MRI examination to increase the diagnostic value. These contrast agents are very well tolerated and only in extremely rare cases do they have undesirable side effects. The radiology team will be happy to answer any further questions you may have.

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

Telephone office: +41 61 315 22 77

Emergency telephone: +41 61 315 21 21

During interventional diagnostic examinations or therapeutic procedures, fine instruments are guided to the site of the disease under radiological or sonographic control. These micro-invasive, gentle procedures are monitored by ultrasound, computer tomography or X-ray fluoroscopy.

Our range of services includes interventional procedures using the following methods:

  • sonographically guided punctures, wire insertions and drainages
  • CT-guided punctures of centres of disease for the removal of tissue samples (biopsy) and for the targeted insertion of drains and leads
  • stereotactic biopsies and punctures including vacuum biopsies of the female breast
  • minimally invasive pain therapies on the spine and other joints

Do you have any questions? We are happy to help you.

Monday to Friday 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m

Telephone office: +41 61 315 22 77

Emergency telephone: +41 61 315 21 21

«When I fell ill with breast cancer, I felt that I was in good hands at the radiology department right from the start. The whole team was very competent and always appreciative."»


Rahel Ender, Basel

WHAT SETS US APART

You are in good hands with us: At Bethesda Hospital, we have been involved in radiology for many years - this field is one of our core competences and we offer you the best treatment in Basel and north-western Switzerland.

With us you will find top-class medicine combined with the personal atmosphere that is typical for us.

Accurate and prompt diagnosis is the basis for any successful treatment. Our modern radiological examination methods are fast, precise and safe. All our devices combine state-of-the-art diagnostics with maximum comfort for our patients. During all examinations, we accompany you as a contact person at eye level and always have an open ear for your uncertainties.

The Radiology Clinic at Bethesda Hospital is a diagnostic interface both internally and externally: we work closely with our referring doctors and involve them transparently in this exchange. We are also in constant dialogue with the treating clinics within the hospital and thus create a high level of specialist networking for efficient therapy and treatment.

In our radiology department, you will find state-of-the-art examination equipment and examination procedures tailored to your needs so that you feel well looked after at all times. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure minimises radiation exposure and makes the imaging process as gentle as possible for you.

We are here for you.

The best interdisciplinary treatment

Because diseases can often be very complex, we work closely with the teams in related areas. Together, we work hard for you - so you are always in good hands with us and receive the treatment that is tailored to your illness.

We work particularly closely with our clinical colleagues on an interdisciplinary basis in the following areas:

The speciality covers the broad spectrum of common surgical diseases and injuries. General surgeons with practices in the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Baselland are accredited at Bethesda Hospital. As attending physicians, they operate on and care for their patients in co-operation with the nursing staff. Depending on the severity of the illness, treatment is carried out on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

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The Department of Anaesthesiology treats around 5000 patients a year before, during and after surgical procedures. We offer the entire spectrum of general and partial anaesthesia in modern anaesthesiology. Our service for patients is the result of a well-coordinated teamwork of doctors and nursing staff.

To the Clinic for Anaesthesiology

The Basel Bethesda Hospital Breast Centre combines state-of-the-art therapies and experienced experts conveniently under one roof and accompanies you sensitively on your path to health. Together with the doctor you trust, if you wish.

To the Breast Centre Basel Bethesda Hospital

With its state-of-the-art maternity clinic, Bethesda Hospital offers the region comprehensive expertise, safety, maximum comfort and comprehensive service. Thanks to its excellent infrastructure and stylish, feel-good design, it is the clinic of choice for expectant mothers and fathers.

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The gynaecology services offered by the attending physicians include preventive examinations, consultations in all areas such as puberty, the desire to have children, contraceptive advice, hormonal issues, tumour diseases, breast diseases, incontinence problemshormonal issues, tumour diseases, breast diseases, incontinence problems, menopause, osteoporosis and, of course, pregnancy care, etc., as well as the corresponding outpatient and inpatient conservative and surgical treatment options. Referrals are always made via an attending physician.

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The team of specialists in the hand surgery department, which is run by an attending physician, covers the entire conservative and surgical treatment spectrum for the hand, forearm and elbow.

More about hand surgery

General internal medicine is particularly responsible for patients who suffer from multiple organ diseases and require comprehensive internal medicine, very often interdisciplinary and possibly also psychosomatic treatment and care. Good communication and co-operation with the general practitioners, attending physicians and specialists from other disciplines is an essential prerequisite for comprehensive clarification and treatment.

More about internal medicine

The Department of Neurology specialises in diseases of the peripheral nervous system, the spinal cord and the musculature as well as neurological diseases that manifest themselves through changes in mobility and/or movement sequences. It also specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of (head) pain disorders and seizure disorders (epilepsy).

More about neurology

The Orthopaedics Clinic at Bethesda Hospital, which is run by the University Hospital, looks after a second site at Bethesda Hospital in addition to the main site. Here, orthopaedic patients have access to university medicine in collaboration with Bethesda Hospital.

More about orthopaedics

Bethesda Hospital's expertise in the field of rehabilitation ties in with our focus on the musculoskeletal system and thus combines the multi-professional and interdisciplinary management of patient concerns "under one roof" in the sense of a holistic treatment pathway. Where necessary, therapy strategies, rehabilitative strategies and preventive strategies are assessed together with specialists from various medical and paramedical disciplines and reorganised if necessary. Highly developed technologies such as magnetic resonance imaging, bone densitometry and ultrasound are used to support this. We show empathy and stand for co-determination by working in partnership with the patient.

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Musculoskeletal complaints are very common, often extremely painful and associated with limitations. They can also have many different causes. Sometimes rheumatic complaints indicate a serious systemic illness. At Bethesda Hospital, you will find rheumatology and pain medicine combined in one clinic - so the various specialists can tailor treatment precisely to your needs.

To the rheumatology/pain medicine clinic

Spinal surgery is part of our Spine Centre and the Back, Rheumatism, Pain Centre. The affiliated spinal surgeons have their practices in the hospital. They specialise in the assessment, treatment and surgery of degenerative diseases of the entire spine. They work according to the latest findings and quality requirements, which includes the use of minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques.

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Disease patterns

Our specialists have summarised the most common diseases that we treat in our clinics for you. Find out about symptoms, frequency and treatment options here.

We take time for you - the disease database is not intended to replace a personal consultation.

Our specialists in the media

Our specialists are regularly interviewed and quoted on specific topics. Take a look at our media centre and discover interesting articles!

Bethesda Hospital Media Centre

FAQs on radiology

We have compiled the most frequently asked questions about radiology, answered by our medical experts.

Do you have any other questions that are not answered here? Contact us - we are here for you.

Mammography can visualise small microcalcifications and the overall structure of the breast tissue better than ultrasound. We therefore often recommend both examinations as complementary procedures for your safety.

No radiation is used in an MRI examination - this procedure works with magnetic fields. There is therefore no radiation exposure.

If a sample is taken under ultrasound guidance, a local anaesthetic is administered beforehand. This means that the tissue sample is completely painless for you.

Your advantages at Bethesda Hospital

We provide interdisciplinary excellence in medicine, care and therapy, promote innovation and are at the cutting edge of research and technology. Personalised care in a family atmosphere, our excellent hotel facilities and the quiet location in the park support your recovery.

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