Imaging examinations and procedures
Keywords:Imaging is used to study the human body by various methods. With imaging procedures we can support surgery and partially replace vascular surgery.
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Imaging is used to study the human body using various methods. Imaging can consist of taking images, but it can also include, for example, measurements of the functions of the body, brain, or nervous system. Imaging is also used as an aid in guiding procedures and providing cancer treatments.
A physician will assess whether the examination is necessary as a whole. Imaging examinations can be used to diagnose or exclude various diseases and, if necessary, to plan effective treatment.
The most common imaging studies are X-ray examinations, MRI scans, and ultrasound scans.
With the procedures performed by imaging specialists, or radiologists, we can support surgery and partially replace vascular surgery. Radiologists can perform, for example, balloon dilatation procedures. In these procedures, they utilize imaging equipment or methods to assist them.
How do I prepare for examinations and where do I get the results?
Examinations always require a referral. See here for more information on preparing for examinations, on receiving the results, and instructions on ordering copies of your images.
Units
Katriina Hospital X-ray unit
In the Katriina Hospital X-ray unit, we only conduct imaging examinations for our hospital’s patients.
Kerava X-ray unit
In the Kerava X-ray unit, we perform plain X-ray examinations (bones, chest, teeth) without appointment. You can come in for imaging examinations when it…
Kirkkonummi X-ray unit
In the Kirkkonummi X-ray unit, we perform plain X-ray examinations (bones, chest) without appointment. You can come in for imaging examinations when it…
Kouvola X-ray unit
In the Kouvola X-ray unit we perform plain X-ray examinations without appointment.