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CT Scans - Computerised Tomography

CT Scans - Computerised Tomography

A CT scan is carried out using a special x-ray machine. It produces a cross-section (or slice) of the body. The scanner consists of a ‘doughnut-shaped’ structure which you pass through. This is called a gantry.

A narrow beam of x-rays is produced from the gantry which passes through the body. Images of the internal structures of the body are then produced.

Having a CT scan is by appointment only. They are available 7 days a week and are open:

Monday to Friday. 8:30am to 6:45pm
Saturday and Sunday. 8:30am to 3:45pm

You may find the following information useful to view:

General information leaflet
Abdomen information leaflet
Cardiac information leaflet
Head information leaflet
Neck and chest information leaflet
Orthopaedic information leaflet
Paediatric information leaflet
Vascular information leaflet
Virtual colonoscopy information leaflet

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    • CT Scan Patient Information Modified: 16/04/2018 12:37PM | Download:
    • CT Scan Cardiac (SEAL) Examinations Modified: 16/04/2018 12:38PM | Download:
    • CT Scan General Information Modified: 16/04/2018 12:39PM | Download:
    • CT Scan Head Examinations Modified: 16/04/2018 12:39PM | Download:
    • CT Scan Neck and Chest Examinations Modified: 16/04/2018 12:40PM | Download:
    • CT Scan Orthopaedic Examinations Modified: 16/04/2018 12:40PM | Download:
    • CT Scan Paediatric Examinations Modified: 16/04/2018 12:41PM | Download:
    • CT Scan Vascular Examinations Modified: 16/04/2018 12:42PM | Download:
    • CT Scan Virtual Colonoscopy Examinations Modified: 16/04/2018 12:42PM | Download: