Patient resources

Having an angiogram/ angioplasty to look for/ treat blockages in your blood vessels

Having an MRI proctogram to look at your pelvic floor – for bowel movement problems

Care if there was a leak of contrast liquid during your scan or X-ray (extravasation)

Treating testicular varicoceles by blocking blood supply (embolisation)

Caring for your nephrostomy tube and pouch

Having radiofrequency ablation to treat thyroid nodules

Having an X-ray of your bile ducts (cholangiogram) after surgery

Care after a CT scan of your large bowel (CT colonogram)

Your child’s X-ray to look at their large bowel (water soluble enema – up to age 10)

Risks from exposure to radiation in a procedure involving medical imaging

If youare referred for an X-ray, CT scan, nuclear medicine or fluoroscopy procedure,you will be provided with information about the risks associated with ionising radiationbefore exposure.

Care after having an injection of Buscopan during your imaging exam

Having a tube (oesophageal stent) inserted in your food pipe when it is narrowed or blocked

Having an X-ray exam to assess your swallowing (videofluoroscopy)

When you may need to stop your metformin medication after a scan or X-ray

Your child’s X-ray of their mouth to assess speech problems (lateral videofluoroscopy)

Having a nerve root block injection for pain

Having a VQ or CTPA scan in pregnancy to check for a blood clot in your lungs

Having an MRI arthrogram to examine a joint

Having a targeted biopsy of the prostate

Having an X-ray guided joint injection or sample of fluid taken (aspiration)