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It is important to understand any medical procedure you may need to have done. Find factsheets about medical procedures on Health Resource Directory.

Liver spleen scan

What is it? A Liver-Spleen scan is a test to examine the liver and/or the spleen for abnormalities. This test...
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Mallet splints

What is it? A mallet splint is designed to keep your finger tip in an over-extended position to allow the...
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

What is it? A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder and gallstones by keyhole surgery. Sometimes, the surgeon...
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White blood cell scan

What is it? A white blood cell scan is a test used to detect areas of infection in the body...
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RBC (red blood cell) liver scan

What is it? Liver masses are often found by other tests such as ultrasound or CT scans. An RBC Liver...
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Parathyroid scan

What is it? A Parathyroid scan is a test to identify and localise overactive parathyroid gland(s).   What do I...
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Octreotide scan

What is it? An Octreotide scan is a test that is used to detect various tumours of the neuro-endocrine system....
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Myocardial perfusion scan

What is it? A Myocardial Perfusion Scan (also known as a Sestamibi Scan) is a test to examine the blood...
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Dialysis

What is it? Your kidneys filter the blood in your body. They remove waste products that could harm your vital...
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Ultrasound

What is it? An ultrasound scan creates a real-time picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound...
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