What does MRI scanning involve?
MRI scans are usually done as an outpatient. In the scanning room you will lie on a table, which slides your whole body into the tunnel of the machine to take the scan pictures. You may find this a little claustrophobic. There is an intercom to talk to the radiographer who is taking the pictures. It is quite a noisy procedure. Don’t be frightened by this. It is most important to relax and keep very still. During some MRI scans of the prostate gland, the doctors may need to place a small inflatable tube into your rectum (back passage) to get the most detailed information about the prostate.
