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This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a Gastric CT scan. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT scan. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns or […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you further information on what you should do if the x-ray dye injection that you were given for your CT or MRI scan has leaked out under your skin (extravasation). It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions after having a CT Colonoscopy. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns […]

Your doctor is concerned about the symptoms you have recently had, and the tests arranged so far have not indicated a cause. Non-specific but concerning symptoms can be an indication of cancer. Your doctor has therefore referred you for a CT scan to investigate further. General This information leaflet has been produced to give you […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT Coronary Angiogram. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have concerns […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you further information on what you should do if you have had a reaction to the x-ray dye that was given to you as part of your CT scan. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as […]

What is a GFR test? This is a test to work out how well your kidneys are working. Is there any preparation? You may have a light breakfast on the morning of your test, e.g. cereal or toast. (Avoid protein e.g. sausage, bacon and eggs) Can l take my usual medication? You can take your […]

What is ultrasound? An ultrasound scan is a painless examination, which uses sound waves to make images of the inside of your body. Is ultrasound safe? Yes, ultrasound is harmless. No radiation (X-rays) are used. Is there any preparation? It depends upon which part of your body is to be examined. Your appointment letter will […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information, and hopes to answer most of your questions when requiring a CT Guided Biopsy. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have concerns […]