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CT (Computed Tomography) scanning uses 3D X-rays to create a quick and very accurate picture of structures inside the body. It is used in the head, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis and limbs for numerous medical indications.

If you attend for a CT scan, you will be asked to lie on a table on the machine which moves through a circular gantry. The gantry enables x-rays to rotate around the patient which are then detected by the machine. This information is passed to a computer to construct 3-dimensional imaging. These images are anatomically very accurate and the data can be manipulated for all sorts of purposes on a workstation so that your Radiologist can get very detailed information and make an accurate medical diagnosis of your problem.

The scan itself can take only a few seconds but radiological techniques can vary depending upon the reason for the scan; some patients may have to drink some water or an oral contrast agent before the scan. You will be advised as to the necessary timings required. Most commonly, patients have a CT scan with an injection of contrast (x-ray dye) in a vein in their hand or arm. This injection gives dye into the vessels and organs throughout the body which is helpful for diagnosis. In some situations, no contrast is required.

CT scanning has improved dramatically over the years, now enabling Radiologists to view scans in multiple planes and create complex 3D reconstructions that assist in diagnosis and planning interventional radiology procedures. For example, CT Angiograms enable the demonstration of arteries in a non-invasive manner reducing the requirement for being admitted to hospital for more traditional invasive diagnostic tests. CT also has the benefit of a lower complication rate in such a situation.

We can offer CT scanning privately at both BMI The Meriden Hospital and The Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital.

  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  • Adenomyosis
  • Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
  • Varicocoele
  • Male Infertility
  • Prostatism
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Abdominal Aortic aneurysm
  • Radiology & Scanning
    • Ultrasound
    • CT
    • MRI
  • Interventional Radiology and Embolisation

Thank you for your kindness and understanding during this difficult period of my life. I am truly grateful for the treatment I have received and thankful I am in such safe hands.

I was terrified of the invasiveness of the procedure and being awake but your gentleness and skill meant I felt nothing. I saw my consultant yesterday and she agreed that a fine job had been done. I am so grateful.

I found Dr Harding’s manner during the consultation to be informative and reassuring. He asked me lots of questions but also answered my questions clearly explaining the MRI images to me and giving me the confidence to proceed with the fibroid embolization procedure. During the procedure, Dr Harding and his team put me at ease, so much so that I nearly fell asleep.

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Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital
The Chase
Old Milverton Lane
Leamington Spa
CV32 6RW

01926 427971

BMI The Meriden Hospital
University Hospital Site
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2LQ

02476 647000

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