Richardson Udarajh & Partners Inc.

Richards Bay X-Rays

Services

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

An MRI is a cross sectional imaging procedure that produces images of the body by using a magnetic field.

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Computed Tomography

A CT scan produces cross sectional images of the body by using x-rays. Routinely, slices of 1.25mm are done. These slices can then be stacked together to create 3D images. For some scans we inject a contrast media (a dye which contains iodine) that colours the blood. Should you have any allergies please contact us in advance to enable us to take the necessary precautions.

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Mammography

A mammogram is routinely done on patients over 40 to detect breast cancer. It can be done earlier should you have a family history of breast cancer. It is important to keep your old mammogram images as it serves as a benchmark for all the follow up mammograms.

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Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a versatile imaging modality that uses soundwaves to produce images. It can be done on all joints as well as the abdomen. It is also excellent to view vascular structures.

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Bone Mineral Density

A BMD scan determines the density of your bones. Osteoporosis is a silent disease and has few visible symptoms. Prevention is far better than cure. A baseline scan is usually done at 50 years.

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Screening Procedures

This includes barium swallow, barium meal, barium enema and VCU (Voiding Cysto-urethrogram).

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General X-rays

X-rays are used to look inside the body to diagnose injury or illness. More information: link.

Mobile X-rays

A portable x-ray machine is a compact apparatus that can be taken to the patient in a hospital bed or the emergency room. This is primarily used for critical patients who cannot come to the radiology department. The x-ray tube is connected to a flexible arm that is extended over the patient while an x-ray film holder or image recording plate is placed beneath the patient. More information: link | link.

PACS (picture archiving and communication system)

All our imaging is available to registered referring doctors to view online.
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