Imaging - Leicester's Hospitals YourHealth https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging?format=html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Having a CT scan of your large bowel (CT colonogram) with Omnipaque drink https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/4088-having-a-ct-scan-of-your-large-bowel-ct-colonogram-with-omnipaque-drink?format=html Having a CT scan of your large bowel (CT colonogram) with Omnipaque drink https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/4088-having-a-ct-scan-of-your-large-bowel-ct-colonogram-with-omnipaque-drink?format=html maahrukh.t.khan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Maahrukh Khan) Imaging Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +0000 Benefits and risks of your child's tests or procedures that use X-rays https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3931-benefits-and-risks-of-your-child-s-tests-and-procedures-that-use-x-rays?format=html Benefits and risks of your child's tests or procedures that use X-rays https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3931-benefits-and-risks-of-your-child-s-tests-and-procedures-that-use-x-rays?format=html maahrukh.t.khan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Maahrukh Khan) Imaging Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Treating pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) with ovarian vein embolisation https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3715-treating-pelvic-congestion-syndrome-pcs-with-ovarian-vein-embolisation?format=html Treating pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) with ovarian vein embolisation https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3715-treating-pelvic-congestion-syndrome-pcs-with-ovarian-vein-embolisation?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Having a CT scan of the blood supply to your heart (CT coronary angiogram) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3615-having-a-ct-scan-of-the-blood-supply-to-your-heart-ct-coronary-angiogram?format=html Having a CT scan of the blood supply to your heart (CT coronary angiogram) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3615-having-a-ct-scan-of-the-blood-supply-to-your-heart-ct-coronary-angiogram?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Having botulinum toxin injections to treat drooling https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3443-having-botulinum-toxin-injections-to-treat-drooling?format=html Having botulinum toxin injections to treat drooling https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3443-having-botulinum-toxin-injections-to-treat-drooling?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Having a botulinum toxin injection to treat difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3444-having-a-botulinum-toxin-injection-to-treat-difficulty-swallowing-dysphagia?format=html Having a botulinum toxin injection to treat difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/3444-having-a-botulinum-toxin-injection-to-treat-difficulty-swallowing-dysphagia?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0000 Having a CT scan of your large bowel (CT colonogram) with iodine or Bisacodyl allergy https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2988-having-a-ct-scan-of-your-large-bowel-ct-colonogram-with-iodine-or-bisacodyl-allergy?format=html Having a CT scan of your large bowel (CT colonogram) with iodine or Bisacodyl allergy https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2988-having-a-ct-scan-of-your-large-bowel-ct-colonogram-with-iodine-or-bisacodyl-allergy?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Care after radiofrequency ablation to treat thyroid nodules https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2880-care-after-radiofrequency-ablation-to-treat-thyroid-nodules?format=html Care after radiofrequency ablation to treat thyroid nodules https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2880-care-after-radiofrequency-ablation-to-treat-thyroid-nodules?format=html molly.w.chikafa@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Molly Chikafa) Imaging Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Having an X-ray IVU - additional drinking instructions for patients with kidney problems https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2836-having-an-x-ray-ivu-additional-drinking-instructions-for-patients-with-kidney-problems?format=html Having an X-ray IVU - additional drinking instructions for patients with kidney problems https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2836-having-an-x-ray-ivu-additional-drinking-instructions-for-patients-with-kidney-problems?format=html kajal.s.patel@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Kajal Patel) Imaging Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Having treatment using heat to destroy liver cancer (liver tumour ablation) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2828-having-treatment-using-heat-to-destroy-liver-cancer-liver-tumour-ablation?format=html Having treatment using heat to destroy liver cancer (liver tumour ablation) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2828-having-treatment-using-heat-to-destroy-liver-cancer-liver-tumour-ablation?format=html catherine.wilebur@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Catherine Wilebur) Imaging Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Having radiofrequency ablation to treat thyroid nodules https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2606-having-radiofrequency-ablation-to-treat-thyroid-nodules?format=html Having radiofrequency ablation to treat thyroid nodules https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2606-having-radiofrequency-ablation-to-treat-thyroid-nodules?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Sun, 04 Jun 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Risks from exposure to radiation in a procedure involving medical imaging https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2598-risks-from-exposure-to-radiation-in-a-procedure-involving-medical-imaging?format=html Risks from exposure to radiation in a procedure involving medical imaging  

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

 

Colleagues at Leicester's Hospitals have developed a website to help educate patients and referrers about these risks. The website explains the different types of imaging and their risks, and has individual sections for patients and healthcare professionals.  

 

 

 

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

 

Colleagues at Leicester's Hospitals have developed a website to help educate patients and referrers about these risks. The website explains the different types of imaging and their risks, and has individual sections for patients and healthcare professionals.  

 

 

 

]]> kajal.s.patel@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Kajal Patel) Imaging Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 When you may need to stop your metformin medication after a scan or X-ray https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2578-when-you-may-need-to-stop-your-metformin-medication-after-a-scan-or-x-ray?format=html When you may need to stop your metformin medication after a scan or X-ray https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2578-when-you-may-need-to-stop-your-metformin-medication-after-a-scan-or-x-ray?format=html kajal.s.patel@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Kajal Patel) Imaging Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Your child's X-ray of their mouth to assess speech problems (lateral videofluoroscopy) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2579-your-child-s-x-ray-to-help-assess-their-speech-lateral-videofluoroscopy?format=html Your child's X-ray of their mouth to assess speech problems (lateral videofluoroscopy) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2579-your-child-s-x-ray-to-help-assess-their-speech-lateral-videofluoroscopy?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Mon, 15 May 2023 23:00:00 +0000 Having a VQ or CTPA scan in pregnancy to check for a blood clot in your lungs https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2390-having-a-vq-or-ctpa-scan-in-pregnancy-to-check-for-a-blood-clot-in-your-lungs?format=html Having a VQ or CTPA scan in pregnancy to check for a blood clot in your lungs https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2390-having-a-vq-or-ctpa-scan-in-pregnancy-to-check-for-a-blood-clot-in-your-lungs?format=html maahrukh.t.khan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Maahrukh Khan) Imaging Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Care and advice after your ultrasound guided soft tissue biopsy https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2277-care-and-advice-after-your-ultrasound-guided-soft-tissue-biopsy?format=html Care and advice after your ultrasound guided soft tissue biopsy  

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

]]> ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Tue, 16 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000 Having an artery balloon occlusion to reduce blood loss during high risk caesarean section https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2215-having-an-artery-balloon-occlusion-to-reduce-blood-loss-during-high-risk-caesarean-section?format=html Having an artery balloon occlusion to reduce blood loss during high risk caesarean section https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/2215-having-an-artery-balloon-occlusion-to-reduce-blood-loss-during-high-risk-caesarean-section?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Mon, 30 May 2022 23:00:00 +0000 When we need to try again to change your nephrostomy tube (appointment details) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/1984-when-we-need-to-try-again-to-change-your-nephrostomy-tube-appointment-details?format=html When we need to try again to change your nephrostomy tube (appointment details) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/1984-when-we-need-to-try-again-to-change-your-nephrostomy-tube-appointment-details?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Having X-ray guided treatment to block the blood supply to a kidney angiomyolipoma (non-cancerous kidney tumour) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/1919-having-x-ray-guided-treatment-to-block-the-blood-supply-to-a-kidney-angiomyolipoma-a-type-of-non-cancerous-kidney-tumour?format=html Having X-ray guided treatment to block the blood supply to a kidney angiomyolipoma (non-cancerous kidney tumour) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/1919-having-x-ray-guided-treatment-to-block-the-blood-supply-to-a-kidney-angiomyolipoma-a-type-of-non-cancerous-kidney-tumour?format=html ann.brine@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Ann Brine) Imaging Sun, 17 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0000 Treating your prostate condition by blocking it’s blood supply (prostate artery embolisation) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/1834-treating-your-prostate-condition-by-blocking-it-s-blood-supply-prostate-artery-embolisation?format=html Treating your prostate condition by blocking it’s blood supply (prostate artery embolisation) https://yourhealth.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/library/csi/imaging/1834-treating-your-prostate-condition-by-blocking-it-s-blood-supply-prostate-artery-embolisation?format=html maahrukh.t.khan@uhl-tr.nhs.uk (Maahrukh Khan) Imaging Wed, 18 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000