Total Body Imaging allows for the acquisition and interpretation of detailed anatomic images of internal tissues in the neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis for the purpose of facilitating medical and/or surgical treatment for injuries, defects and diseases.

Imaging of the neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis is a staple of the diagnostic workload of radiologists, because the “core” of the body contains the critical organs; it is ground zero for a number of life- and lifestyle-threatening conditions. As a result, body imaging is one of the most critical areas within radiology.

We provide subspecialty expertise in body imaging and imaging modalities. With radiologists subspecialty-trained in body imaging, head and neck imaging, thoracic imaging and MRI, CT and ultrasound, we can provide highly informed, thorough diagnoses for core diseases, a skill that is especially important given the complexities and body structures involved.

We offer a full range of total body imaging modalities:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – Using a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of the inside of the body, MRI has proven particularly useful for the chest, abdomen and pelvis due to its ability to produce clear and concise images of soft tissue, including the heart, liver, bladder, kidneys and pelvic organs.

• MR Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) – An excellent alternative to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for evaluation of the biliary tree and pancreas.

• Multi-slice CT (Computed Tomography) – Provides superior, highly detailed cross-sectional images of most internal body parts. It can be used to make volumetric 3D reconstructions for visualization of entire organs, and is particularly helpful in diagnosing lung diseases.

• MR & CT Angiography (MRA & CTA) – MRA and CTA create visualization of  blood vessels in the brain, chest, abdomen and legs and often eliminate the need for invasive procedures.

• Ultrasound – Used to visualize the gallbladder and abdominal and pelvic organs. Ultrasound may be the most cost-effective screening for vascular disease of the carotid, aorta and leg arteries and veins.