Welcome to the department of radiology at Fukuoka University Hospital

The medical services provided by our department can be broadly categorized into three areas:

1. Management and interpretation of diagnostic imaging, including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine (such as PET), for the entire hospital.
2. Interventional radiology (IVR), which primarily involves transvascular treatments using catheters.
3. Radiation therapy.

Although we also directly treat patients as their primary care physicians through regular outpatient and inpatient care, our department is more commonly involved in the diagnosis and treatment of patients from other departments upon request. We are actively engaged in clinical research in radiology and collaborate closely with physicians from various specialties. 
Currently, our hospital is equipped with four MDCT scanners, three high-field MRI machines, and one PET-CT (positron emission tomography-computed tomography) system. MDCT enables high-precision whole-body imaging in approximately one minute, while MRI utilizes magnetic fields to visualize conditions inside the body that cannot be captured by CT. PET-CT is highly effective in detecting cancer throughout the body by imaging glucose metabolism. Using these state-of-the-art imaging technologies, we provide precise and reliable diagnostic imaging on a daily basis.

In the field of IVR, we frequently perform transvascular treatments for conditions such as hepatocellular carcinoma and liver cirrhosis, as well as hemostatic procedures in emergency medicine. Additionally, radiation therapy is expected to play an increasingly vital role in the southern Fukuoka region.

Furthermore, we conduct numerous ultrasound examinations. Our radiology department specializes in comprehensive imaging-based diagnosis for a wide range of conditions throughout the body and offers non-invasive, "non-surgical" treatment options. 
Our service is always patient-oriented, and ｗe take pride in contributing to the delivery of high-quality medical services in Fukuoka University Hospital.