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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...