A barium enema is medical imaging test that allows the radiologist to view the large bowel (colon) and diagnose bowel problems. During a barium enema exam, air may be pumped into the colon. The air expands the colon and improves the quality of images.

The barium swallow and meal is a test to demonstrate the gullet (the region from mouth to stomach), the stomach and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine).

Prior to surgery for removal of an abnormality in your breast that cannot be easily felt, a hookwire can be used as a marker for the surgeon. A hookwire gives the surgeon an accurate location of the lump prior to surgery.

A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ultrasound can assess and visualise blood flow in the deep veins of the extremities, aiding in the diagnosis of potential blood clots.

A colonic transit study uses x-rays to assess your bowel's motility rate. If constipated, it can help distinguish between slow colonic transit and a defecation disorder.

Stereotactic breast biopsy uses mammography to help locate a breast abnormality and remove a tissue sample for examination under a microscope.

A diagnostic mammogram is an x-ray examination of the breasts, to diagnose breast changes or abnormalities that may have been detected through breast self-exam and/or clinical examination.

Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to demonstrate the internal structures of the body. It can take high quality images of most parts of your body, which makes it an excellent diagnostic tool.

Interventional radiology is the use of precise imaging and guidance techniques to diagnose and treat injury and disease, avoiding the need for traditional surgery.

A carotid ultrasound is a non-invasive scan that uses sound waves to create detailed images of the carotid arteries in the neck, helping healthcare professionals assess blood flow and detect any potential issues such as narrowing or blockages.

A small bowel follow-through, also known as a small bowel series or barium follow-through, is a medical imaging procedure used to examine the small intestine, or bowel.

Pregnancy screening with ultrasound is part of routine care during pregnancy to determine the age of the baby, confirm its development and ensure all is well.

A sialogram is a test which uses x-rays and a contrast medium (x-ray dye) to produce detailed images of the salivary glands (parotid or submandibular glands).

Taranaki Radiology is proud to deliver the static BreastScreen Aotearoa service in the province. BreastScreen Aotearoa is the national screening service funded by the National Screening Unit of the Ministry of Health. In Taranaki, the programme is managed by a regional lead provider, Breast Screen Coast to Coast.

A PSMA PET-CT scan is used for staging and re-staging prostate cancer. PET-CT combines PET & CT scanning to determine the significance & location of regions with high metabolic activity in the body.

CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) uses computed tomography (CT) scanning to take pictures or images (angiograms) of the coronary arteries of the heart.

Ultrasound of the female pelvis can be performed if you have symptoms of pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, to check for fibroids, polyps, ovarian cysts or tumours or infertility.

Computed tomography (CT) uses sophisticated x-ray technology to take images of parts of the body in very fine slices. The fine detail allows accurate diagnosis of a variety of illnesses and injuries.

An ultrasound of the breast enables the detection and identification of most breast lumps and allows doctors to differentiate between cysts and solid lumps.

Bone densitometry, (also known as DEXA), is a special type of x-ray that measures bone mineral density (BMD). It gives doctors helpful information about bone strength or fragility, and the risk of fractures or broken bones.

An MCU combines the techniques of both urethrography and cystography. It particularly useful in diagnosing conditions such as vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), urethral strictures, bladder diverticula, and urinary incontinence.

A small bowel enema, or enteroclysis, is a medical image test used to evaluate the small bowel - the part of the intestine that joins the stomach to the large bowel.

An Intravenous Urogram (IVU), is a radiological procedure that uses a contrast dye injected into a vein to visualise the kidneys, ureters, and bladder on X-ray images, aiding in the diagnosis of conditions affecting the urinary tract.

A urethrogam is a procedure which demonstrates the capacity of the bladder and its emptying ability and examines the urethra, the narrow tube which connects the bladder to the genitals through which urine passes before leaving the body.

Diagnostic and therapeutic image guided injections are carried out using ultrasound or CT for very precise needle tip placement to accurately target the joint itself or an adjacent structure.

A duplex doppler venous leg scan provides comprehensive information about both the anatomy and blood flow in the leg veins. Your doctor may ask you to have a venous scan to assess if there is thrombus or any clots in the veins.

X-ray imaging is the fastest and easiest way for a doctor to view and assess broken bones and other skeletal abnormalities.

Nuclear medicine tests use radiopharmaceuticals to assess metabolic function. They are used to assess bone, heart disease, gastrointestinal, endocrine and neurological disorders.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a radiology test that uses strong magnets and radio-frequency pulses to generate detailed images of inside the body.

A PET-CT scan can allow any abnormality detected to be precisely located within the body, allowing for accurate diagnosis of a variety of conditions, including many types of cancers, heart and other diseases.

CT colonography (also known as CT colonoscopy, virtual colonography or virtual colonoscopy), is a CT scan to look at the colon, or large bowel.

A cystogram is a diagnostic imaging test that involves injecting a contrast material into the bladder to visualise its structure and identify any abnormalities.

Vascular ultrasound assesses blood flow in veins & arteries, aiding in the diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as stroke, high blood pressure, arterial bypass grafts, and varicose veins.

If an area is identified as abnormal on an x-ray, ultrasound or CT examination it may be necessary for the Radiologist to perform a biopsy (small tissue sample).

A nuchal translucency ultrasound is a screening test conducted between 12 to 13 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy, combining fetal measurements with specific hormone levels in a blood test to assess the risk of chromosomal abnormalities and potential growth issues, providing guidance for further diagnostic tests if necessary.

A musculoskeletal ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to provide real-time images of muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other soft tissues within the musculoskeletal system.