Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
This leaflet informs you of the procedure known as HSG. It is not to replace informed discussions between you and your doctor. Ensure that you have sufficient explanations of...
Archive: Imaging Services
Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy (RIG)
This booklet will explain to you the procedure that you are going to have, and the care required for your radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) after it is placed. What...
Your X-ray
What is an X-ray? This is a picture of the internal structures of the relevant part of the body, produced by exposure to a controlled source of X-rays. The...
Varicocele Embolisation
This information sheet will explain the examination you are going to have. It is also important that you follow the instructions from your hospital Consultant. What is a Varicocele...
Tunnelled Line Insertion
This information sheet will explain the procedure you are going to have. It is very important that you follow the instructions from your hospital consultant. What is a tunnel...
Transfemoral Angiogram
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 a...
Your Water Soluble Enema
What is an enema? An enema is a special X-ray study of the large bowel which would not normally show up on an ordinary X-ray. Contrast medium is used...
Your Small Bowel Meal
What is a Small Bowel Meal? A small bowel meal is an examination of the small bowel which does not normally show up on X-ray. Barium is used as...
Your Barium Swallow
What is a Barium Swallow? A Barium Swallow is an examination of the gullet, or oesophagus, which does not normally show up well on an X-ray. Are there any...
Your CT Scan
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...