Radiology

What Is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormality to the spine. Scoliosis will cause the spine to appear as ‘S’ shape or ‘C’ shape. Scoliosis will cause the spine to bend either to the right or left. Scoliosis is common amongst pre-teen and teenage girls. Studies show that the incidence of …

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What Is A Mobile X-ray Examination An examination performed on a patient who cannot be brought to the X-ray department such as: – Critically ill patients – Patients requiring intensive care – Patients with infectious disease – Patients on critical life support machines – Forensic cases Types Of Examination Common …

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What Is An Ultrasound Examination? An Ultrasound examination is an examination using sound waves to produce images of selected organs in the body. High frequency sound waves are used and cannot be heard. This examination does not use X-ray. Routine ultrasound examinations are performed and reported by radiologists or physicians. …

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What Is CTU? Computed Tomography Urography (CTU) is a CT examination of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters and bladder. You are advised to drink plenty of water to fill up the urinary bladder. This will help to visualise the urinary system clearly. Contrast media is not used …

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What Is MRI Examination Of The Spine? MRI examination (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the spine will produce clear images of the spine in various planes with the aid of a computer. MRI uses a magnetic field and radio frequency to produce images of the spine. The magnetic field and radio …

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What Is General Radiography? General radiography or plain x-ray is the most basic form of medical imaging. It is a quick and painless procedure that produces still images of the structures inside your body and is very helpful in visualising bones and joints. A general radiography room consists of a …

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What Is A CT Scan? A CT scan is a radiological examination that uses X-ray. The examination is performed in a CT examination room with the patient placed and positioned on the examination couch in order to acquire images of the area under examination. Contrast media will be used in …

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What Is Forensic CT? Forensic medicine refers to the use of medical technology in collecting evidence for use in court [1]. Forensic CT scan is the use of computed tomography (CT scan) on the body or part of the body of a deceased person. The image produced by this method …

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What Is A CT Brain? It is a scan of the structure of the skull and brain. A brain CT examination can provide more accurate information about brain structure and brain tissue compared to an X-ray examination of the head. [4] Some indications for brain CT examination require the injection …

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Introduction Angiography is a radiological procedure to examine the arteries or veins. Blood vessels cannot be seen in general X-ray examination. Contrast medium will be injected into your blood vessels to visualize the arteries or vein in the area of interest. Picture1: Blood Circulation of the body Source: http://kwikfit4u.com Picture2: …

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