BDTH KADUNA

The department of Radiology is the fastest recently evolving department in Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital (BDTH). The department started as early as 1999 as a one-man department with the pioneer radiologist (Dr. T.S. Baduku) as the only radiologist. It started with one x-ray machine, manual processor and a table top ultrasound machine, providing basic x-ray and basic ultrasound services. However, within the last five years, there has been tremendous growth in terms of manpower and equipment. We now have about 50 staff including 10 Radiologists, 2 Clinical and Radiation Oncologists, 7 resident doctors, 9 radiographers, and 17 technicians as well as other personnel. In terms of equipment, we can now boast of modern state-of-art equipment including MRI, CT, Ultrasound and Fluoroscopy machines providing highly specialized investigations/procedures such as ultrasound-guided non-vascular interventions, echocardiography, Doppler studies, special procedures etc. In the aspect of training, the department is actively involved in training undergraduate medical students during a two-week radiology posting. So far, about four sets of medical students have completed their radiology postings. The department has also been training residents of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and gynecology during their four-week rotations. Recently, the department has been given full accreditation from the National Postgraduate Medical College and the West African College of Surgeons for Residency training in both membership and fellowship programmes. Our first set of resident doctors have since commenced training.

    HEADS OF DEPARTMENT HISTORY
    1.	Dr. T.S. Baduku 				        1999-2017
    2.	Dr. J. Sheyin						2017-2020
    3.	D. B. Farouk						2020-date 

  

PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT

     
The Department of Radiology is occupying a section of the ground floor of the main block in 
Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. There is an MRI/CT/mammography suite which is separate from this section. 
The structures in the main section consist of:
-	Spacious well equipped Covid-19 protocol compliant ultrasound, fluoroscopy and xray patient waiting area.
-	Self-contained fluoroscopy unit, well equipped with a CR machine within for instant image processing as 
        well as a patient changing room.
-	Suitable and Spacious well equipped Covid-19 protocol compliant department reception
-	Two ultrasound rooms
-	A main CR image processing room
-	Two well equipped and safety compliant static x-ray rooms
-	Suitable self-contained office accommodation for Radiology residents.
-	Suitable office accommodation for radiography technicians.
-	A comfortable self-contained call rooms for radiographers and resident.
-	Resuscitating/Recovery Room. 
-	Departmental library.

    

    SERVICES PROVIDED
MRI
1)	Brain 
  •	With or without contrast
  •	T1, T2, FLAIR, STIR, PD, DWI and ADC sequences
  •	MRA and MRV
2)	Spine
  •	Cervical
  •	Thoracic
  •	Thoracolumbar
  •	Lumbosacral
  •	MR Myelography
3)	Pelvis
4)	Joints
  •	Shoulder
  •	Knee
  •	Hip
  •	Ankle
  •	MR Arthrography


CT
1)	Brain
  •	With or without contrast
  •	CTA/CTV
2)	Cranio-cervical
  •	Trauma protocol
  •	3D volume rendering
3)	Chest 
  •	With or without contrast
  •	CT Aortography
4)	Abdomen
  •	Triple phase liver scan
  •	CT Urography with 3D reconstruction
5)	Pelvis
6)	Spine and joints 
  •	With 3D volume rendering
  •	CT arthrography
  •	CT myelography


ULTRASONORAPHY
1)	Abdominopelvic USS
2)	Obstetric USS with biophysical profile and foetal surveillance
3)	Gynaecoloical USS with follicular tracking
4)	Urological USS (transrectal) with prostate biopsy
5)	Small parts
  •	Transfontannelle USS
  •	Salivary glands USS
  •	Thyroid/neck USS
  •	Breast USS
  •	Scrotal USS
  •	Superficial USS
6)	Musculoskeletal USS
  •	Knee
  •	Hip
  •	Ankle 
  •	Shoulder
7)	Doppler USS
  •	Non-imaging TCD
  •	Carotid Doppler
  •	Peripheral (Extremities)  Doppler
  •	Foetal MCA Doppler
  •	Umblical/Uterine artery Doppler
8)	Echocardiography
9)	Non Vascular (image-guided) interventions
  •	Cyst/abscess drainage for ovaries, breast, liver, spleen etc
  •	Biopsies
  •	Sclerotherapy


SPECIAL CONTRAST PROCEDURES
1)	Hysterosalpingoraphy (HSG)
2)	Intravenous Uroraphy (IVU)
3)	Retrograde Urethrography (RUG)
4)	Micturating Cysto-Urethrography (MCUG)
5)	Fistulography
6)	Barium studies
  •	Barium swallow
  •	Barium meal
  •	Barium follow-through
  •	Barium Enema

CONVENTIONAL RADIOGRAPHY (PLAIN XRAYS)
1)	Skull (all Views)
2)	Neck
3)	Spine
4)	Chest
5)	Abdomen
6)	Extremities

  

CLINIC ACTIVITIES

• Mondays – Doppler, General Ultrasound.


• Tuesdays – General Ultrasound. MRI, CT.


• Wednesdays – Obstetrics Ultrasound.


• Thursdays – Doppler MRI , CT.


• Fridays – General Ultrasound.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

The department of Radiology is the research hub of the hospital. It has research links and collaborations with international renown institutions. The department is currently anchoring the Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound aspect of the Stroke Prevention in Nigeria (SPRING) research project, in collaboration with the Vander bilt university, USA.