Radiology - X-rays, Ultrasound scans, CT Scans and MRI
-
Arteriovenous malformations (AVM) and their treatment.
Vascular malformations or vascular anomalies are general terms used to describe an abnormal cluster of vessels. Malformations are often present at birth and tend to grow slowly in proportion with the body.
-
-
Breast needle biopsy - Aftercare instructions
An information leaflet giving aftercare instructions following a breast biopsy
-
-
Coming for an MRI scan of the breast
Magnetic Resonance imaging (MRI) is a way of producing detailed images of the breasts without using radiation or x-rays.
-
Coming to Bexley Wing for Radiology (easy read)
Easy read information about the radiology department at Bexley Wing.
-
Computed tomography colonography with GASTROGRAFIN
Computed tomography colonography is a CT scan that looks at the large bowel (colon) and abdomen. This test uses the bowel preparation liquid Gastrografin.
-
Computed tomography colonography with OMNIPAQUE
Computed tomography colonography is a CT scan that looks at the large bowel (colon) and abdomen. This test uses the bowel preparation liquid Omnipaque.
-
Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography
This leaflet will help to explain what a Computed Tomography Coronary Angiography scan is, how to prepare for it, and what to expect.
-
Do you suffer from under breast soreness?
Advice and information about treatments available
-
-
-
Having a CT - guided drainage
Your specialist has recommended that you have a CT-guided drainage. This information leaflet will explain what it is, what it involves and the possible risks.
-
-
Having a cystogram
An x-ray test with dye to check if the bladder has healed after surgery.
-
-
-
Having a Myelogram
A myelogram is an x-ray of the spinal cord and the nerves around it, involving an injection of x-ray contrast (x-ray dye).
-
-
-
Having a proctogram
A proctogram is an x-ray examination to demonstrate your rectum and anus, these are the last parts of your large bowel.
-
Having a prostate MRI scan
This leaflet is for men referred for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of their prostate gland.
-
-
Having a Small Bowel MRI
Important information about your appointment for an MRI scan of your small bowel
-
Having a water soluble enema or pouchogram
This is an x-ray examination to demonstrate the last section of your bowel.
-
Having an ileostomy or colostomy enema or fistulogram
An ileostomy, colostomy enema, fistulogram is an x-ray examination to demonstrate a part of your bowel / abdomen through your stoma.
-
-
-
-
-
Having an ultrasound scan (Easy Read)
Easy read information about having an ultrasound scan.
-
-
-
Information for patients who have had an Ultrasound Scan for a suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Discharge advice for patients attending with suspected Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) but negative ultrasound
-
Instructions for diabetic patients taking METFORMIN
A leaflet with instructions for diabetic patients taking METFORMIN
-
Lymphatic malformations and their treatment
This leaflet will help to explain what lymphatic malformations are and their treatment.
-
Lymphatic malformations and their treatment Information for parents & carers
This leaflet will help to explain what lymphatic malformations are and their treatment.
-
Lymphatic malformations and their treatment Information for Teenagers
This leaflet will help to explain what lymphatic malformations are and their treatment.
-
MRI guided biopsy of the breast
Information about having an MRI guided biopsy of the breast and aftercare
-
-
Stereotactic Vacuum Biopsy Aftercare Instructions
What to do if you have Stereotactic Vacuum biopsy, aftercare instructions.
-
Sulphur Hexofluoride (Sonovue) microbubbles
This leaflet contains information about sulphur hexafluoride (Sonovue), a contrast agent.
Contrast agents help to make the internal body structures more visible during imaging tests. -
Transperineal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate gland
Information about why you need a prostate biopsy and what will happen during the biopsy
-
Venous malformations and their treatment Information for Parents/Carers
This leaflet will help to explain what venous malformations are and their treatment.
-
Venous malformations and their treatment Information for Teenagers
This leaflet provides information for teenagers on vascular malformations or vascular anomalies.
-
-
What is Fundus Fluorescein Angiography and Indocyanine Green Angiography?
Information about Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) and Indocyanine Green Angiography examinations carried out in Ophthalmology Outpatients
-
X-ray guided vacuum assisted breast biopsy
A leaflet explaining what is involved when you have a vacuum biopsy of the breast
