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We offer complete bone and joint x-ray studies,
including chest x-rays, and
arthrography. We offer
 upper GI series, IVP (kidney), and barium enema examinations.
Fluoroscopy uses x-rays to capture a moving image of
an organ while it is functioning. For example, fluoroscopy is often
the most effective way to view movement of food through the body's
gastrointestinal tract.
What does the equipment look like?
The equipment used for fluoroscopy examinations consists of a
large, flat table. A moveable apparatus extends over a portion of the
table and sends real-time images to a television monitor. Multiple
static images are obtained by the radiologist and technologist for
later review either by computer or hard copy. The table can move and
tilt and contains a drawer with a fluorescent plate that captures the
image and sends it to a nearby television monitor for viewing.
Fluoroscope
How does the procedure work?
Controlled amounts of x-rays are passed through the body.
Different tissues -- such as bone, lung, muscles, and other soft
tissues -- absorb x-rays at different rates. When a special film is
exposed to the x-rays, an image of the inside of the body is captured.
The tissues of the GI tract are similar in density, so a contrast
agent (Barium) is used to help produce clearer images.
How is the procedure performed?
The radiologist or technologist will ask a series of questions about
the patient's allergies and prior sensitivity to contrast agents. The
patient is positioned on the table, a preliminary film is obtained to
check for adequacy of preparation. A mixture of barium and water is
passed into the patient's GI tract through a tube, if a lower GI
procedure is being performed, or by mouth if an upper GI is being
performed. Then a series of images are obtained. A GI study typically
takes between 30 and 60 minutes.
Who interprets the results and how do I get them?
A radiologist, who is a physician experienced in GI studies and
other radiology examinations, will analyze the images and send a
report with his or her interpretation to your physician. Your
physician's office will inform you on how to obtain your results.
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