This is a special examination of the large intestines. This is a special examination of the urinary system to show up the kidneys, ureters and bladder clearly. An injection of contrast medium to outline the urinary tract is given into the vein in the arm. X-rays will be taken at different time intervals. Bowel preparation is important to get rid of the faecal matter in the colon which may obscure the kidneys.
Preparation is over two days with laxatives taken for two consecutive nights before the examination.
Written consent is required for the IV contrast injection. Mammography Mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breasts. It has been established as one of the primary means of diagnosing early lesions. The patient is advised not to apply talcum powder or body lotion on the chest on the day of the examination, as these may be shown on the X-ray images and affect the interpretation. Ultrasound An ultrasound examination is a scanning procedure which uses high frequency sound waves inaudible to the human ear to produce images of internal organs and blood vessels.