Emergency

Institute of Radiology

At the Department of Radiology at Zuger Kantonsspital, we offer the full range of diagnostic imaging services – from MRI and CT scans to ultrasound and X-rays. We combine state-of-the-art equipment with a patient-centred approach and personalised care. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis for symptoms or undergoing a screening, our radiologists will provide you with expert support and treat you as an equal.

+41 41 399 29 00radiologie@zgks.ch

Radiology for referring doctors

All the key information for referring doctors at a glance – quick, clear and straightforward. Here you’ll find everything you need for efficient collaboration and hassle-free referrals. You can find out which issues can be addressed in each specialist area in the indications catalogue under ‘Our Services’.

You can quickly access your patients’ findings and imaging data via our digital imaging portal. Instructions for Windows and Mac, as well as the registration forms, can be found in the Downloads section.

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Clinic Management

What we offer

Head and Neck Radiology

  • Tumours
  • Brain haemorrhages
  • Stroke / TIA
  • Aneurysm
  • Hearing problems, e.g. tinnitus
  • Visual disturbances
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Dementia
  • Headaches, migraines
  • Epilepsy assessment
  • Fractures
  • Sinus vein thrombosis
  • Inflammation
  • Abscess
  • Foreign bodies
  • Sinuses
  • Ears, teeth & jaw
  • Position monitoring Shunts
  • Search for metal fragments
  • Symptoms of paralysis
  • Unsteady gait

Cardiovascular Radiology

  • Consequences of a heart attack
  • Heart failure
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Coronary heart disease (CHD)
  • Valve diagnosis (TAVI)
  • Thrombi / plaques
  • Dissection
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Stenoses / occlusions
  • Stent evaluation
  • Vascular inflammation

Thoracic Radiology

  • Rib fractures
  • Sternoclavicular joints
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Infections and inflammation
  • Tumours
  • Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
  • CTEPH
  • Lung diseases (emphysema, sarcoidosis, fibrosis, COPD, etc.)
  • Follow-up care
  • Lung screening
  • Traumas

Abdominal Radiology

  • Bile ducts
  • Vascular imaging
  • Fistulas
  • Tumours
  • Haemorrhages
  • Circulatory disorders
  • Inflammation (appendicitis, diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, …)
  • Trauma
  • Cirrhosis
  • Bowel diagnostics
  • Cyst investigation
  • Pelvic labrum changes (impingement)
  • Pelvic fractures
  • Digestive disorders
  • Perforations
  • Stones
  • Free fluid
  • Cysts
  • Gastrografy
  • Zenker’s diverticulum
  • Hiatus hernia

Gynaecological Radiology

  • Tumours
  • Prosthesis check-up
  • Endometriosis
  • Screening
  • Change in breast shape (inverted nipple)
  • Cysts

Uro-radiology

  • Tumours
  • Vascular imaging
  • Prostate
  • Kidney stones
  • Renal obstruction
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Kidney cysts
  • Urinary outflow obstruction
  • Cyst evaluation
  • Testicles

Musculoskeletal Radiology

  • Ligaments, tendons and menisci
  • Degenerative conditions, e.g. osteoarthritis
  • Inflammation, e.g. rheumatoid diseases, abscesses
  • Consequences of trauma, accidents, sports injuries
  • Tumours
  • Chronic pain
  • Instability
  • Restricted movement
  • Herniated disc
  • Gout and crystal arthropathies
  • Bone marrow oedema
  • Leg alignment assessment
  • Screening for infection
  • Abscess
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Plasmacytoma
  • Screening for osteolysis
  • Prosthesis planning
  • Hernias / groin pain
  • Fractures in children

Emergency Radiology

  • Stroke
  • Symptoms of paralysis
  • Haemorrhages
  • Fractures
  • Multiple trauma
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Dissection
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Pneumothorax
  • Dislocations

Interventional Radiology

Oncology

  • Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE)

Vascular surgery, angiology

  • Treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
  • Treatment of dialysis shunt dysfunction
  • Treatment of vascular malformations
  • Treatment of upper and lower limb oedema
  • PICC line

Gynaecology and obstetrics

  • Uterine fibroid embolisation
  • Management of postpartum haemorrhage
  • Management of pelvic congestion syndrome

Urology

  • Prostate artery embolisation
  • Embolisation of varicoceles
  • Prevention and management of tumour haemorrhage

Orthopaedics

  • Embolisation of joints for pain relief
  • Arthrography

Interventional emergency care (24/7)

  • Management of abscesses and inflammatory foci (drainage, PTCD)

Interventional pain management

  • Palliative care for pain (infiltrations, plexus blocks)

Treatment of post-operative complications

  • Lymphatic fistulas/lymphoceles (sclerotherapy, drainage)
  • Endoleaks following aortic reconstruction
  • Foreign body removal

Invasive diagnostics

  • Transjugular liver biopsies
  • Culture sampling
  • Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy
  • Core needle breast biopsy
  • Stereotactic vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB)
  • Puncture of masses and fluid collections
  • Vacuum-assisted removal of benign breast lesions
  • Baker’s cysts – puncture of the knee
  • Marking wire prior to breast surgery
  • Drain insertion

Pain management

  • Infiltrations of the facet joints

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Registration (German only)

Patient information