Radiology at Zhongshan Hospital Shanghai | CMCS

Advanced Medical Imaging & Interventional Radiology in Shanghai

The Department of Radiology at Fudan University's Zhongshan Hospital is one of China's most technically advanced and highest-volume medical imaging centers, providing comprehensive diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology services across all clinical specialties. Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging technology and staffed by subspecialty-trained radiologists, the department plays a central role in the diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and image-guided treatment of a wide range of conditions — from cancer and cardiovascular disease to complex musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

For international patients, Zhongshan's radiology department offers a level of imaging quality and interpretive expertise that is essential for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment planning. China Medical Concierge Shanghai (CMCS) can coordinate access to the department's imaging and interventional services, including priority scheduling, medical record and imaging report translation, and on-site support.

About the Department

Zhongshan Hospital's radiology department is a national key clinical specialty operating one of the largest and most advanced imaging fleets in Shanghai. The department is equipped with multiple high-field MRI systems (including 3T and wide-bore scanners), multi-detector CT scanners (including dual-energy and spectral CT), digital X-ray and fluoroscopy systems, and a dedicated interventional radiology suite with biplane angiography capability.

The department's subspecialty structure ensures that imaging studies are interpreted by radiologists with deep expertise in their respective fields — including body imaging, neuroradiology, cardiovascular radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, breast imaging, and pediatric radiology. A dedicated interventional radiology unit performs a comprehensive range of minimally invasive image-guided procedures, providing therapeutic alternatives to open surgery for selected patients.

Faculty members are active contributors to national and international radiology guidelines, with publications in leading journals including Radiology, European Radiology, AJR, RSNA RadioGraphics, and Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR).

Diagnostic Imaging Services

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• 3T High-Field MRI — Superior soft tissue contrast for brain, spine, liver, prostate, musculoskeletal, and cardiac applications
• Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) — Prostate mpMRI (PI-RADS) for prostate cancer detection and staging; liver MRI with hepatobiliary contrast agents (Primovist/Eovist) for lesion characterization
• Cardiac MRI — Myocardial viability, cardiomyopathy characterization, congenital heart disease, and pericardial disease assessment
• MR Angiography (MRA) — Non-invasive vascular imaging of the brain, neck, aorta, and peripheral vessels
• Diffusion-Weighted Imaging (DWI) & ADC Mapping — Oncological staging, treatment response assessment, and stroke evaluation
• MR Spectroscopy & Perfusion — Brain tumor characterization, treatment response, and cerebrovascular disease assessment
• Whole-Body MRI — Oncological staging and myeloma assessment without radiation exposure

Computed Tomography (CT)

• Multi-Detector CT (MDCT) — High-resolution imaging for chest, abdomen, pelvis, and musculoskeletal applications with rapid acquisition and thin-slice reconstruction
• Dual-Energy CT (DECT) & Spectral CT — Material decomposition for gout crystal detection, iodine mapping, virtual non-contrast imaging, and improved lesion characterization
• CT Angiography (CTA) — Coronary CTA, aortic CTA, pulmonary CTA (CTPA for PE), and peripheral vascular CTA
• CT Perfusion — Acute stroke assessment and brain tumor perfusion analysis
• Low-Dose CT Lung Screening — Annual low-dose CT for lung cancer screening in high-risk individuals
• CT-Guided Biopsy & Drainage — Percutaneous biopsy of lung, liver, bone, and soft tissue lesions; abscess and fluid drainage

Positron Emission Tomography (PET-CT & PET-MRI)

• FDG PET-CT — Oncological staging, restaging, treatment response assessment, and detection of unknown primary tumors
• PSMA PET-CT — Highly sensitive prostate cancer staging and recurrence detection
• Amyloid & Tau PET — Alzheimer's disease biomarker imaging for early and accurate diagnosis
• FDG PET-MRI — Combined metabolic and anatomical imaging with superior soft tissue contrast and reduced radiation dose

Conventional & Specialized Imaging

• Digital X-Ray & Fluoroscopy — Chest X-ray, skeletal surveys, barium studies, and fluoroscopic-guided procedures
• Mammography & Breast MRI — Screening and diagnostic mammography, tomosynthesis (3D mammography), and breast MRI for high-risk screening and surgical planning
• Bone Densitometry (DEXA) — Osteoporosis screening and fracture risk assessment
• Nuclear Medicine — Bone scan, thyroid scan, renal scan, hepatobiliary scan, and myocardial perfusion imaging

Interventional Radiology

Zhongshan's interventional radiology program is one of the most comprehensive in Shanghai, offering a full range of minimally invasive image-guided procedures as alternatives or complements to open surgery:

Oncological Interventions

• Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE & DEB-TACE) — Catheter-based treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases
• Hepatic Arterial Infusion Chemotherapy (HAIC) — High-dose regional chemotherapy for advanced liver cancer
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) & Microwave Ablation (MWA) — CT or ultrasound-guided thermal ablation for liver, lung, kidney, and bone tumors
• Cryoablation — Freeze-thaw ablation for renal, lung, and musculoskeletal tumors
• Irreversible Electroporation (IRE/NanoKnife) — Non-thermal ablation for tumors adjacent to critical structures
• Percutaneous Tumor Biopsy — CT and ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy for histological diagnosis across all body sites
• Radioembolization (TARE/SIRT) — Yttrium-90 microsphere treatment for liver tumors

Vascular Interventions

• Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR & TEVAR) — In collaboration with vascular surgery
• Peripheral Angioplasty & Stenting — For peripheral arterial disease and renal artery stenosis
• Venous Interventions — IVC filter placement, catheter-directed thrombolysis, and venous stenting
• Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) — For portal hypertension complications including variceal bleeding and refractory ascites
• Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) — Minimally invasive treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids
• Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) — Catheter-based treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Non-Vascular Interventions

• Percutaneous Drainage — CT and ultrasound-guided drainage of abdominal abscesses, pleural effusions, and bilomas
• Biliary Interventions — Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC), biliary drainage, and stent placement for biliary obstruction
• Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty — Cement augmentation for painful vertebral compression fractures
• Nerve Blocks & Pain Management — CT-guided celiac plexus block, nerve root injections, and facet joint injections

Why International Patients Choose Zhongshan Radiology

• Advanced Imaging Technology — 3T MRI, dual-energy CT, PSMA PET-CT, and PET-MRI for the highest diagnostic precision
• Subspecialty Expertise — Dedicated subspecialty radiologists ensuring expert interpretation across all body systems
• Comprehensive Interventional Program — Full range of oncological, vascular, and non-vascular image-guided procedures
• Integrated Clinical Context — Radiology tightly integrated with all clinical departments for multidisciplinary case review
• Second Opinion Imaging Review — Expert re-reading of imaging performed elsewhere, with detailed reports in English available through CMCS
• Cost-Effectiveness — World-class imaging and interventional radiology at significantly lower cost than equivalent services in Western countries

The CMCS Patient Journey

1. Initial Inquiry — Share your clinical history, prior imaging reports, and specific imaging or interventional needs with CMCS.
2. Medical Record Preparation — We translate and organize your records and prior imaging reports for specialist review.
3. Imaging or Procedure Matching — We identify the most appropriate imaging modality or interventional procedure based on your clinical question.
4. Priority Scheduling — We secure an imaging appointment or interventional procedure slot with minimal waiting time.
5. Travel & Logistics — Assistance with visa invitation letters, accommodation near Zhongshan Hospital, and Shanghai airport transfers.
6. On-Site Concierge — Bilingual coordinators accompany you throughout your hospital visit, managing registration, translation, and communication.
7. Procedure Support — Full coordination of pre-procedure preparation, contrast allergy pre-medication if required, and post-procedure monitoring.
8. Report & Follow-Up — Imaging report translation, findings interpretation, and coordination with your clinical team after you return home.

Book a Consultation

If you require advanced medical imaging or an image-guided interventional procedure in Shanghai — whether for cancer staging, liver tumor treatment, vascular intervention, or a second opinion on prior imaging — CMCS can arrange access to Zhongshan Hospital's radiology department with full translation, coordination, and concierge support.

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