Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy Services:

• Adult Colon Prep
• Pediatric Colon Prep
• Diabetic Colon Prep

Fluoroscopy [floo-ROS-kuh-pee] is an imaging test, like an MRI or CT scan. This test takes a continuous x-ray of part of your body, creating an x-ray movie that your doctor or surgeon can look at to diagnose problems or help with another surgery, procedure, or test.

What is a fluoroscopy?

An x-ray is kind of radiation, like light or radio waves. The x-rays go through your body, but different parts of your body absorb more x-rays than other parts. When these x-rays are recorded on a special film or x-ray detector, the different amounts of x-rays that get through result in pictures of your bones and organs.

In the past, x-ray pictures were printed on large sheets of film, much like a large negative for a regular photograph. Today, x-rays are usually stored on a computer as digital files. This lets your doctor look at your x-rays on the computer and compare them to past x-rays more easily.

Fluoroscopy [floo-ROS-kuh-pee] is an imaging test, like an MRI or CT scan, that turns x-rays into video images that your doctor can use to watch your body parts working, or to help with another surgery that takes place inside of your body.

In a fluoroscopy, a continuous x-ray makes a series of images that are transmitted to a special screen, like a TV or computer monitor. This lets your doctor or surgeon watch what is going on in your body while it is actually happening, and can be used to diagnose problems with your organs or help a surgeon work inside of your body.

Fluoroscopy Exams Information:

1. UGI- Is an upper gastrointestinal series that is a radiographic examination of the esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine. Barium is used to visualize these structures. A radiologist performs these exams and will provide a report to your ordering provider. You should refrain from eating or drinking at least 12 hours prior to your exam. It is suggested to drink extra fluids, for 24 hours, after this exam.
2. Esophagus- Is a radiographic examination of the esophagus, throat and back of the mouth. Barium is used to visualize these structures. A radiologist performs these exams and will provide a report to your ordering provider. You should refrain from eating or drinking at least 12 hours prior to your exam. It is suggested to drink extra fluids, for 24 hours, after this exam.
3. Esophagus with Speech Therapy- Is a radiographic examination of the esophagus, throat and back of the mouth. A speech pathologist is present, with the radiologist, to perform this exam. No dietary restrictions are necessary for this exam. It is suggested to drink extra fluids, for 24 hours, after this exam.
4. Small Bowel Series- Is a radiographic examination of the small intestine that uses Barium to visualize the bowel. This examination can take several hours to complete. The X-Ray technologist will take pictures at timed intervals for the radiologist to review. The radiologist will provide a report for your ordering provider. You should refrain from eating or drinking at least 12 hours prior to your exam. It is suggested to drink extra fluids, for 24 hours, after this exam.
5. Colon Exam- Is a radiographic examination of the lower gastrointestinal tract. It is also referred to as a lower GI or Barium enema of the large intestine. Barium is used to visualize the colon. A special prep should be followed to ensure the colon is clean for a comprehensive examination. A radiologist will perform this exam and provide a report to your ordering provider. It is suggested to drink extra fluids, for 24 hours, after this exam.
6. MRI Arthrogram- This is a two-part procedure consisting of a contrast injection into a joint space, followed by an MRI. The injection is performed by a radiologist and will provide a report to your ordering provider, after the completion of the MRI. Certain medications may need to be discontinued prior to this appointment. Please check with the Imaging department when scheduling.
7. Therapeutic Injection- A radiologist will perform this examination using radiographic guidance to precisely place a small needle in the joint space. Medication is administered through the needle that will provide pain relief with the goal of returning you to normal activity. The radiologist will provide a report to your ordering provider. Certain medications may need to be discontinued prior to this appointment. Please check with the Imaging department when scheduling.