Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy, also called fluorography, is an x-ray technique that captures real-time images of a functioning organ inside the body. Unlike still x-rays, fluoroscopy makes it possible to view internal organs in motion.
The procedure involves a small x-ray device called a fluoroscope, which projects images of the inside of the body onto a video screen for viewing by the radiologists. A contrast dye that contains barium or iodine is typically used to improve visibility of the tissues and structures.
Fluoroscopy is a technique used to detect and diagnose problems with the:
- Barium Enema
- A barium enema is a fluoroscopic procedure performed to examine the colon.
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- Cystography
- A cystography is a procedure that uses fluoroscopy x-ray imaging to investigate the function and structure of the bladder.
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- Port/PICC Checks
- Ports or PICC lines are used in patients who are receiving prolonged IV antibiotics treatment, chemotherapy or other long-term treatments that require central access to the blood stream.
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- UGI / Barium Swallow
- This fluoroscopy exam is preformed specifically to examine your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum). If the exam involves only the pharynx and esophagus, the procedure is called a barium swallow.
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