This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.
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- This leaflet explains more about having an ultrasound-guided core biopsy of the breast, including the benefits, risks and any alternatives. It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- What to expect when you have an MRI scan for your heart, including how to prepare and what happens on the day.
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- Information on what to do if the contrast dye injection you were given for your scan has leaked out under your skin (extravasation).
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- A CT enema scan is a test to look at your large bowel. Find information on preparing for a CT enema scan.
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- Find information on preparing for a CT enema scan with Barium and sodium picosulphate.
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- Preparing for a CT enema scan with Barium, if you have a iodine allergy.
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- Preparing for a CT enema scan with faecal tagging, using Omnipaque (a liquid dye).
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- Preparing for a CT enema scan with sodium picosulphate and faecal tagging using Omnipaque (liquid dye).
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- Preparing for a CT enema scan with sodium picosulphate to empty your bowel.
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- A CT scan can help your doctor diagnose a condition and find the best treatment options for you. This information is about what happens during the scan, how to prepare and getting your results.
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- What happens when you have an X-ray at Guy's and St Thomas', including how to prepare and getting your results.
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- Having an MRI scan, and what to expect at your appointment.
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- Having a Port-a-Cath put in in the interventional radiology department, and what to expect at your appointment.
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- Having an ultrasound scan, and what to expect at your appointment.