Diagnostics

Ramsay imaging and diagnostics provides a wide variety of tests and scans of the highest quality; carried out by our qualified, highly trained and experienced staff. We carry out a wide range of procedures, using constantly monitored protocols to ensure the images acquired are the very best for each patient we scan and test.

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Diagnostic Services

Rivers Hospital offer a wide range of Diagnostic services. click one of the treatment areas below
Radiology Endoscopy Cystoscopy Biopsy Bronchoscopy

Radiology

Dexa Scan

DEXA stands for “Dual-energy X-Ray Absorptiometry”, which is a means of measuring bone density. The denser the bones are, the stronger they are and therefore less likely to break (fracture).

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CT Scan

A CT scanner creates detailed images of the inside of your body. A series of images taken from different angles are processed that can identify the tiniest abnormalities in your bones, organs, and blood vessels.

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Mammography

Mammography uses X-rays to examine your breasts for early stage breast cancer. You can self-refer for a screening mammogram if you have no known symptoms and you have not had a mammogram within the last year.

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Mobile Imaging

Mobile imaging offers high-quality imaging services, including MRI and CT scanning, in movable imaging units that can travel between medical facilities.

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MRI Scanning

MRI is a sophisticated method of producing detailed images of the body's internal structures.

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a safe and widely used sound wave scan that produces pictures of the inside of your body to help doctors diagnose and treat medical conditions.

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X-Ray

An X-Ray uses electromagnetic radiation to see through your skin and show images of your internal features beneath it. X-rays are commonly performed, quick and non-invasive procedures that you can’t feel or see with your naked eye.

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Endoscopy

Upper GI Endoscopy and Dilation

An upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum using a flexible telescope.

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Endoscopic Upper GI

Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is a procedure to look at the oesophagus and stomach.

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ERCP

An ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram) is a procedure to look for any problems in your bile duct or pancreatic duct using a flexible telescope and x-ray dye.

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Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is an outpatient procedure that examines your large bowel for changes or abnormalities such as colon polyps and bowel cancer.  

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a procedure to look at the inside of the left, lower part of the colon (large bowel) using a flexible telescope.

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Gastroscopy

A gastroscopy examination allows your doctor to look inside your upper digestive tract to investigate symptoms, confirm a diagnosis, and treat conditions of your stomach, oesophagus, or duodenum.

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Laparoscopy and Dye Test

A laparoscopy and dye test is a surgical procedure that looks at your reproductive organs and helps determine the reason you are struggling to conceive, paying particular attention to whether your fallopian tubes are blocked.

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Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy Rigid Female

A rigid cystoscopy is usually a safe and effective procedure to find out if there is a problem with your bladder. Ramsay’s urology consultants expertly perform rigid cystoscopy female using the latest technology.

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Cystoscopy Rigid Male

A rigid cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a rigid fibre-optic telescope (cystoscope).

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Cystoscopy Flexible Male

A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible fibre-optic telescope (cystoscope).

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Flexible Cystoscopy (Female)

Flexible cystoscopy (female) is a procedure that uses a flexible telescope to look for and treat problems in your bladder.

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Biopsy

Lung Biopsy

A lung biopsy takes a small sample of your lung to test it for lung disease, cancer or another condition.

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Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy

Bronchoscopy is a procedure to look for any problems inside the airways (bronchi) using a flexible telescope.

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