The ASPEN system has evolved from convergence of technologies that yield an entirely new advanced imaging platform. Among these new advances two especially stand out:

• High frequency, high resolution advanced grey scale imaging which is especially useful in patients with potential small parts pathology such as diseases of thyroid, breast, scrotum and other small regions.
• Convergent colour doppler (CCD) which combines the sensitivity of colour Doppler energy (CDE) or Power Doppler with directionality of colour Doppler velocity (CDV).

We have a variety of probes that are specific for different imaging requirements.

The Bruel-Kjaer machine is dedicated for the evaluation of rectal pathology and assessment of the anal sphincter.

Diagnostics

We can perform a wide variety of clinical scans with immediate interim reports available to minimise delay in clinical management.

Some examples of the scanning capabilities include abdomen, pelvic, renal artery doppler, thyroid and small parts imaging, musculoskeletal, gynaecological, emergency, ultrasound guided biopsies and fine needle aspirations.

Results

Interim reports are generally included in patient's clinical notes or by telephone directly.

An official report is usually generated within 24 hours and available via the hospital internal computer network.

Research

A Clinical study on the efficacy of ultrasound in demonstrating vocal cord paralysis has recently been completed.