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If you have previously reacted to intravenous contrast medium, the dye used for kidney X-rays and CT scanning you must let a member of staff know before
The doctor will use X-rays or sometimes a CT scan to help guide them to the correct position. Contrast (a dye which shows up on X-rays) is also used.
The main alternative to this test is a barium enema X-ray and CT scan.
It is very important that we can target the radiotherapy as accurately as possible so it may be necessary for you to have a CT scan lying in the same position
The main alternatives to colonoscopy are a barium enema X-ray or Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the colon.
This is a CT scan and will be taken with you in the position in which you will have your treatment, usually lying on your back with your arms supported
An assessment will be carried out to see if you are suitable for this surgery which may involve: MRI, CT, or PET scan Examination under general anaesthetic
You will then be taken to the CT scanning department for a number of scans before the surgery.
Certain examinations can interfere with the operation of the insulin pump/Pod for example an MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), X-ray and CT scans