Nuclear Medicine CCK Hepatobiliary (HIDA) Scan
A HIDA scan assesses the function of the Liver, Bile Ducts and Gall Bladder. The scan may be performed in patients that do not have a gall bladder. Images are…
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Nuclear Medicine information – for patients leaving the country
The government has recently installed very sensitive radiation detectors at ports and airports. There is a small chance that, for a short time after your visit to the Nuclear Medicine…
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (DMSA) Scan
A DMSA scan is a way of taking pictures of your kidneys. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these pictures….
Nuclear Medicine DAT Brain Scan
WHAT IS A BRAIN SCAN? A DAT (Dopamine Active Transporter) Brain scan is a way of taking pictures of specific types of brain tissue in assessing whether you have Parkinsons’s…
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (Renogram and DMSA) Scan
A Renogram and DMSA scan looks at how well your kidneys are functioning. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these…
Nuclear Medicine Bone Scan
Your doctor would like you to have a Nuclear Medicine Bone scan and has arranged for you to visit our department. We would like your visit to be as pleasant…
Nuclear Medicine Lachrymal Tear Duct Scan
A Lachrymal duct scan is a way of taking pictures of the function of your tear ducts. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is…
Oesophageal Stent Insertion
The oesophagus, or gullet, is a hollow, muscular tube which takes food from the mouth down to the stomach. If it becomes blocked, then there will obviously be a problem…
Nuclear Medicine Lung (VQ) Scan
A Lung scan is a way of examining the air and blood supply to your lungs. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used…
Nuclear Medicine Meckels Scan
This is an examination using a radioactive tracer to localise a Meckels diverticulum.