The Hong Kong Minimally Invasive Brain Spine Neurosurgery Centre Whole Body MRI Screening

The Hong Kong Minimally Invasive Brain Spine Neurosurgery Centre Whole Body MRI Screening

Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive, powerful and painless scan that uses both the magnetic field and radio waves to provide detailed images of the body from any angle. The images provided would give doctors insight into finding out cancer or any abnormality condition of the Body.

• For Asymptomic Patients
• 2 Hours Examination Time

* If it is considered as inapproriate to have MRI/MRA checking or any cancel order raised by customer, HK$2000 will be charged for Dr Consultation. The remaining amount shall be returned. health.ESDlife and The Hong Kong Minimally Invasive Brain Spine Neurosurgery Centre have sole discretion to make the final decision. 

Whole Body MRI

Equipment

The SIGNA Voyager – State of the Art 1.5T wide-bore MRI, provides the most comfortable, swift and quiet experience for users. GE’s proprietary SilentScan technology dramatically reduces scanning noise and includes a Silent Neuro Package with Diffusion Weighted Imaging (DWI), which delivers a completely silent neuro exam, and expanded spine and musculoskeletal imaging. The wide and low Comfort Plus table and open 70cm design allows patients to rest freely while affording easy access and a comfortable scanning experience. 

Centre Environment

Preparation for your MRI starts at home with the following few points to keep in mind:

1. Eye make-up may be ferromagnetic and should be avoided on the day of examination.
2. If you are having an abdominal or pelvic scan, please keep fast for a minimum of 2-4 hours prior to your scheduled examination.
3. If you are having an MRCP scan, please keep fast for a minimum of 2-4 hours prior to your scheduled examination.
4. Please bring along any previous films, discs or reports (if any) for reference.

For your own safety, it is advised that you inform us before the scan if you:

1. Have cardiac pacemaker, cochlear implants or prosthetic heart valves.
2. Have intravascular coils, filters or stents.
3. Have automated insulin pumps or internal shunts.
4. Have surgical clips, orthopaedic devices (e.g. screws, plates, wires) or any foreign metallic objects inside your body.
5. Have intrauterine contraceptive devices (IUCD), dentures or hearing aids.
6. Have been hurt by metallic foreign objects or bullets (especially to your eyes) or engaged in hardware/metal industry.
7. Have tattoos, permanent eye-lining or medicated patches.
8. Have allergic history to gadolinium.
9. Have impaired kidney function.
10. Have claustrophobia.
11. Are pregnant.
12. Are wearing eye make-up, coloured or cosmetic contact lenses.