Patient resources

Having a sample of abnormal tissue taken for examination (ultrasound guided soft tissue biopsy)

Having a Hickman line inserted to allow delivery of your medicines/treatments

Care after a targeted biopsy of the prostate

Aftercare information for leaflet 106 'Having a targeted biopsy of the prostate'.

Care and advice after your ultrasound guided soft tissue biopsy

Aftercareinformation for leaflet 91'Having a sample of abnormal tissue taken for examination (ultrasound guided soft tissue biopsy)'.

Having a TIPSS procedure in your liver to treat high blood pressure in the portal vein

Having a spinal augmentation procedure to treat broken bones in your back

Having an MRI scan of the small bowel (MRI enterogram)

Having an MRI scan of your prostate

Having an MRI cardiac stress perfusion scan to check blood flow to your heart

Having a DEXA scan to check bone density

Having an MRI scan of your breast

Your referral for a CT or ultrasound scan to examine the mass/swelling in your abdomen

Having an arthrogram to diagnose and treat joint pain

Having an artery balloon occlusion to reduce blood loss during high risk caesarean section

Taking blood samples with X-ray guidance for hormone level testing (venous sampling)

Having an X-ray of your uterus and fallopian tubes (hysterosalpingogram)

Having an MRI scan

Having a venogram or fistulogram to see the veins in your arm on an X-ray

Looking out for a reaction after your procedure in the Radiology Department

Having the drainage tube in your kidney (nephrostomy tube) changed