Procedures
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Computed Tomography (CT scan)
A CT scanner uses xrays to obtain data which is then processed by a special computer. Detailed images of soft tissue, blood vessels and bone are produced.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
MRI uses strong magnetic fields and a special computer to produce detailed images of the body. MRI does not use xrays, is not painful and is not known to be harmful
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Mammography
A mammogram can be used as a check for people who have no symptoms (this is called a screening mammogram and is not bulkbilled) or to check a breast lump/change that can be seen or felt by the referring doctor (called a diagnostic mammogram).
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Ultrasound: Abdomen
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce images. These waves are transmitted into your body from a probe that is held against your skin after some gel has been applied. The ultrasound machine uses the sound waves to create an image of the relevant area. Ultrasound is a safe technique with no harmful side-effects.
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Ultrasound: Renal
Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to produce images. These waves are transmitted into your body from a probe that is held against your skin after some gel has been applied. The ultrasound machine uses the sound waves to create an image of the relevant area. Ultrasound is a safe technique with no harmful side-effects.