Archive: Imaging

PATIENT INFORMATION – YOUR CT (COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY) SCAN What is a CT scan? A CT scanner is a special X-ray machine which produces cross-sectional images of the body. You...

This information sheet will explain the examination you are going to have. It is also very important that you follow the instructions from your hospital Consultant. What is the...

After a successful fibroid embolisation and overnight stay in the hospital, you should be able to return home the day after the procedure. In the first 48 hours after...

This information sheet will explain the examination you are going to have. It is also very important that you follow the instructions from your hospital Consultant Why do I...

After the examination your bowel will be full of fluid. This will mean that you will need to go to the toilet very soon after the examination. Please do...

What is Virtual Colonoscopy? A CT Colonoscopy scan uses x-rays and a computer to construct cross-sectional images or “slice” pictures of your bowel (colon) in great detail. Imagine your...

Picolax is a medicine to clear out your bowel before your x-ray. It will make you have frequent bowel movements starting within 3 hrs of the first dose. You...

What is an Ultrasound Scan? An ultrasound scan builds up a picture of part of the inside of the body using sound waves. A small hand-held sensor is moved...

What is an Ultrasound Scan? An ultrasound scan builds up a picture of part of the inside of the body using sound waves. A small hand-held sensor is moved...

What is an Ultrasound guided Biopsy? It is a simple, quick and effective procedure to take a sample of tissue from the neck or thyroid. What are the benefits?...