Department of Radio-Diagnosis - SMIMS | Sikkim Manipal University

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Faculty and Resident
MRI

Philips Achieva 1.5 Tesla
CT

Philips Brilliance 64 slice
USG

Mindray DC-80 with 4D and Elastography
Digital X-RAY

Philips Optimus 80

OVERVIEW

The department of Radio-diagnosis was established at inception of Central Referral Hospital in 1999. Over the years the department has grown exponentially and currently has various state of the art equipment’s i.e. 64 Slice Ingenuity Core Cardiac CT (Philips), high end 4D Color Doppler Ultrasound with shear wave Elastography, MRI 1.5T, 1000mA & 500mA Digital Radiography, Computed Radiography and Mammography.
The department is fully digital with PACS (Pictorial Archiving & Communicating System)

VISION

MISSION

To provide high quality Medical Imaging and image-guided diagnostic and therapeutic services to improve the quality of life of our patients in a cost effective and safe manner, while educating our medical students and physicians in training.

Provide highest quality advanced imaging services.
Provide outstanding patient care and service.
Commit ourselves to academic excellence.

Excellence in education of residents and medical students.
Excellence in research.

PROGRAM OFFERED

UNDER GRADUATE COURSES

MBBS
B. Sc (MIT)
Tranning on Fundamentals of Abdomino-pelvic Ultrasonography Level-1 for MBBS

PROGRAM	DURATION	SPECIALIZATION
MBBS	4.5 Years
Tranning on Fundamentals of Abdomino-pelvic Ultrasonography Level-1 for MBBS	6 months	Sonologist
B. Sc (MIT)	3 Years	Radio-Technician

POST GRADUATE COURSES

MD Radio-diagnosis

PROGRAM	DURATION	SPECIALIZATION
MD Radio-diagnosis	3 Years	Radiologist

PhD Program

KEY FEATURES

Provides radiological services to all admitted patients as well as out patients attending various OPDs and Emergency Department of CRH.
The radiological facilities are provided round the clock.
Academic activities like formal lectures and practical teaching classes in the department for MBBS students are undertaken as per the laid down schedule.
Discussion with post graduate students is a regular practice. It mainly involves seminars, journals and unusual / interesting cases undergoing various radiological procedures in the department.

Equipment and Facilities:

1000mA Digital Radiography - Philips Essenta DR Compact,
500mA Digital Radiography – FUJIFILM FDR Smart f
Computered Radiography (Carestream)
500mA X-ray machine with IITV – GE DX525
Portable X-ray machine - Brivo XR 115, Multimobil 2.5
Mammography - VISIMAM
Ultrasonography - Mindray DC-80 with 4D and Elastography, Philips HD11XE, Philips ClearVue 350 & Philips Affinity 70.
CT Scan - Philips Ingenuity Core 64 slice CT
MRI Scan - Philips Achieva 1.5 Tesla

FACULTY

I am proud that you intend to join SMIMS, which over more than a decade has created a niche for itself as one of the most sought after medical institution.”

Dr Muralidhar V Pai

Dean, SMIMS

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DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH

MRI rotator cuff assessment in patients with Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain Syndrome.
Efficacy of placental shear wave elastography in predicting pregnancy induced hypertension in 11-14 weeks scan in Tertiary care hospital.
Role of Shear Wave Elastography of spleen in differentiating splenomegaly due to Chronic Liver Disease and other causes in Tertiary care hospital.
To evaluate the role of Multidetector Computed Tomography in differentiating benign and malignant bowel disease in Tertiary care hospital.
Comparative evaluation of TIRADS scoring and strain Elastography of thyroid nodules in Tertiary care hospital.
Comparative study of Ultrasound BIRADS & shearwave Elastography in differentiating Breast lesion in adult population in CRH, Manipal.
Comparative evaluation of NODE RADS scoring with shearwave elastography in adult population with cervical lymphadenopathy in CRH.

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

2023 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Pesona Grace Lucksom1, Annet Thatal2, Barun Kumar Sharma3, Golay Paden Bhutia4, Deepty Sinha5. “Mullerian Anomaly with Large Ovarian Mass — Where Two Worlds Collide. Journal of the Indian Medical Association
Pesona Grace Lucksom1 · Mingma Sherpa1 · Barun Kumar Sharma1 · Deepty Sinha1. “Accuracy of Frozen Section and Clinical/Radiological Diagnosis with Final Histopathology of Pelvic Masses in a Teaching Institute with a Non‑oncology Setup, in Northeast India. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
Kharka LV, Thatal A, Agrawal T, Sharma BK. Case Series - Caesarean Scar Pregnancy. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024; 16(1); 1235-1239.
Sudhir Ranjan Prasad, Niraj Kumar Gupta, Bhaskar Jyoti Sarmah, B.D. Goswami. Comparison of Liver and Splenic Stiffness for the Prediction of Esophageal Varices in Chronic Liver Disease Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Centre. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15 (11);1054-1060.
Sudhir Ranjan Prasad, Niraj Kumar Gupta, Bhaskar Jyoti Sarmah, B.D. Goswami. Liver Elastography as a Predictor of Esophageal Varices in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2023; 15 (11);1048-1053.

2022 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

Deb Boruah, Bidyut Gogoi, Kalyan Sarma2, Karuna Hazarika, Pallavi Gogoi, Barun K Sharma3, Binoy Singh, Pranjal Phukan, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appearance of Giant Intracerebral Tuberculoma: A Retrospective Analysis. Acta medica Lituanica.
Hafizur Rahman,1 Ezzat Khalda2 “Adhesive Glue vs Subcuticular Sutures for Cesarean Section Skin Closure: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial. Eurasian journal of medicine and oncology
Hafizur Rahman,1 Tanma Saikia2 Ezzat Khalda3 . “Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy, Safety, Cost Effectiveness and Acceptability of Ferric Carboxymaltose versus Iron Sucrose for Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy: A Multicenter Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medicinal and chemical sciences
Hafizur Rahman,1 Ezzat Khalda2 “Adhesive glue versus subcuticular suture for cesarean section skin closure: A systematic review. European journal of biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences

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2021 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Pesona Grace Lucksom1*, Annet Thatal1, Zigmee Dorjee Tamang2, Barun Kumar Sharma3, Ezzat Khalda3, Mingma Sherpa4. Profile of gynecological malignancies after the start of gynecology oncology surgeries in Sikkim-experience from a tertiary hospital in North East India. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Pranjal Phukan1 Kalyan Sarma2 Barun Kumar Sharma3 Deb K. Boruah4 Bidyut Bikash Gogoi5 Daniala Chuunthang1. MRI Spectrum of Japanese Encephalitis in Northeast India: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
- Deb K. Boruah , Karuna Hazarika , Krishna K. Borah , Halimuddin Ahmed , Barun K. Sharma. Added Value of Three-Plane Multiecho Fast Field Echo MRI Sequence in the Evaluation of Acute Spinal Trauma Using Sensitivity: A Prospective Study. Cureus Journal of Medical Science
- Abhijeet Bhatia, Pranjal Phukan1, Barun Sharma1,2, Goutam Polley. Is There an Association between the Anteroinferior Cerebellar Artery Vascular Loop and Asymmetrical Sensorineural Hearing Loss?. Annals of Indian Academy of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
- Pranjal Phukan1, Deb Kumar Boruah, Barun Sharma1, Bishwaeet Saikia, Donboklang Lynser, Binoy Kumar Singh. Endovascular Parent Artery Occlusion for Intracranial Aneurysms is a Viable, Cost-Effective Alternative: An Institutional Experience from Northeast India. Acta medica Lituanica
- Deb K Boruah, Hemonta K Dutta1, Kalyan Sarma2, Karuna Hazarika, Barun K Sharma3, Ananya Goswami4. Normative magnetic resonance imaging measurements of orbital structures in pediatric population of North-Eastern India: A retrospective cross‑sectional study. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
- Pesona Grace Lucksom1 · Mingma Sherpa2 · Barun Kumar Sharma3 · Vatika Tiwari1. “Tunnel Clusters” an Unexplored World for Gynaecologists: A Case Report. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India.
- Tsella Lachungpa1, Radha Sarawagi2, Sunitha Vellathussery Chakkalakkombil3 “ Comparison of MR Hysterography and Sonohysterography in Women with Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: An Interventional Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
- Karma D. Bhutia1, Tsella Lachungpa2, Sangey C. Lamtha3. “Etiology of obstructive jaundice and its correlation with the ethnic population of Sikkim. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care.
2020 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Rai A, Thatal A, Sharma BK, Narwat Y. Lateral placenta as a predictor for development of preeclampsia. Indian J Obstet Gynecol Res 2020;7(2): 216-221.
- Khalda E, Mandal AK, Rahman H. Computed tomography features of benign adnexal mass lesions. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2020; 9:1011-6.
- Gorky Medhi, Subhendu Parida, Patrick Nicholson, Satya Bhusan Senapati, Bimal Prasad Padhy, Vitor Mendes Pereira, Mechanical Thrombectomy for cerebral venous sinus thrombosis: A Case series & Technical Note. World Neurosurgery, Volume- 140, August 2020, Pages 148-161.
- Gorky Medhi, Arun K Gupta, Jitendra Saini, Arvinda H Ramalingam, Hima Pendharkar. Pial arteriovenous fistulae: A clinical and neuro-interventional experience of outcomes in a rare entity: Indian J Radiol Imaging 2020;30:286-93
2019 RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Rahman H, Khalda E. Assessment of quality of care provided at a tertiary hospital of Sikkim by patient's degree of responsiveness. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2019;8:3710-4.
- Khalda E, Rahman H. Role of multi-detector computed tomography in the detection and differentiation of adnexal mass lesions. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol 2019;8:2725-31.
- Anderson Chun On Tsang, I-Hsiao Yang, Emanuele Orru, Quang-Anh Nguyen, Roselyn V Pamatmat, Gorky Medhi, Yue Wan and Song Huang. Overview of endovascular thrombectomy accessibility gap for acute ischemic stroke in Asia: A multi-national survey. International Journal of Stroke, 0(0) 2019.
- Shriram Varadharajan, Subhendu Parida, Gorky Medhi. Interventional Radiology in Sikkim, Northeast India. AJR:212, May 2019. doi.org/10.2214/AJR.18.20889.

GALLERY

TESTIMONIALS

Sikkim Manipal University has not only helped us to enhance our knowledge but helped us in the overall development.”

Zufishan Haque

Sikkim Manipal University has truly inspired my choice of career and has helped me to be motivated in every situation.”

Vithoseno Iralu

SMU means something great for me since it provides me such a big chance to explore the field of education.”

Eshak Lepcha

The four years spent in SMIT were a life time experience, making my career, making friends, having fun etc.”

Gaurav Modi

NEWS

July 15,2024

SMCPT Ranking 2024

June 23,2024

Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences Dean Honored as a Legend of Gynaecology

May 30,2024

SMIMS Ranks Among Top 10 Promising Medical Colleges in India for 2024 by Higher Education Review Magazine

May 29,2024

Keynote speaker at Dant Kranti 24- International Virtual Conference

April 29,2024

SMU Newsletter Inaugural Issue

February 20,2024

Dr. Keerthilatha M Pai MDS as a resource person at A.B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

November 08,2023

SMU signs MoU with ICAI

October 05,2023

SMU 23rd Convocation Postponed

EVENTS

June 26,2024

Opportunity of Mentorship for SMU Ph.D. Scholars at CDOE

Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) organized a one day interaction session with SMU Ph.D Scholar at SMIT seminar hall on 26-06-2024 at 3:30 PM. The aim was to provide an opportunity of Mentorship for SMU Ph.D Scholar at CDOE.

June 24,2024

POSH: Gender Champions and Policy for a Safe Campus Culture

Creating a safe and inclusive campus culture is essential for the well-being and development of students, faculty, and staff.

June 21,2024

International Yoga Day 2024

Department of Physiology presents International Yoga Day 2024

June 21,2024

10th International Yoga Day (IYD) Celebration

Department of Physiology, SMIMS, SMU celebrated 10th International Yoga Day (IYD) on the theme “Yoga for self & society” on the 21st of June 2024.

June 15,2024

Building a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace: Promoting Gender Equality and Preventing Sexual Harassment

The Internal committee(IC) and Gender Equality Committee of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences (SMIMS), jointly organized an awareness and sensitization program on Gender Equality and Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace. The Theme of the program was ‘Building a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace: Promoting Gender Equality and Preventing Sexual Harassment’.

June 05,2024

NSS Sikkim Manipal University observed World Environment Day 2024 with zeal and enthusiasm

5th June 2024: NSS Sikkim Manipal University observed World Environment Day 2024 with zeal and enthusiasm. A brief orientation session about various prospects of Environment, Climate Change and Challenges was organised on the campus to begin with the celebration.

May 31,2024

STPI Gangtok Hosts Successful Outreach Event on "Open Challenge Programme - 5.0"

On May 31st, 2024, STPI Gangtok organized an engaging outreach event focusing on the "Open Challenge Programme - 5.0 (OCP)". This initiative aims to incubate startups, students, and professionals in new and emerging technologies, particularly in IT applications within the healthcare sector.

May 29,2024

Euphoria 2024

The Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Liberal Arts (FHSSLA), Sikkim Manipal University celebrated Euphoria 2024 from May 29, 2024, to June 1, 2024. Euphoria is an annual fest of FHSSLA that combines sports and cultural activities.

May 15,2024

Awareness program on “ Elderly care at home”

Student’s council of Sikkim Manipal College of Nursing along with faculty conducted a training program for care givers of elderly at Tumlabong

Announcements

QUICK FACTS

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MRI

CT

USG

Digital X-RAY