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Department of Radiology
To schedule a fluoroscopy please contact (304) 598-4250. Please contact the fluoroscopy personnel at (304) 598-4250 if you need specific instructions for a scheduled scan. Arthrography is the x-ray examination of a joint that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and a contrast material containing iodine. An x-ray (radiograph) is a painless medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When iodine is injected into the soft tissue surrounding a joint, it appears bright white on an arthrogram, allowing the radiologist to assess the anatomy and function of the joint. What are some common uses of Arthrography? Arthrographic images help physicians evaluate alterations in structure and function of a joint and help to determine the possible need for treatment, including surgery or joint replacement. The procedure is most often used to identify abnormalities within the:
The procedure is also used to help diagnose persistent, unexplained joint pain or discomfort. This information has been provided for your convenience from the Radiological Society of North America Patient Information website. Myelography is an imaging examination that shows the passage of contrast material in the space around the spinal cord (the subarachnoid space) using a real-time form of x-ray (radiography) called fluoroscopy, in which organs can be seen over many seconds (rather than in the static image called an x-ray or radiograph). An x-ray (radiograph) is a painless medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the contrast material is injected into the subarachnoid space, the radiologist is able to view and evaluate the status of the spinal cord, nerve roots, and intervertebral disks. By this means, myelography provides a very detailed picture (myelogram) of the spinal cord and spinal column. The radiologist views the passage of contrast material as it is flowing using fluoroscopy but also takes permanent static (unmoving) pictures, called x-rays or radiographs, of the contrast material around the spinal cord and nerve roots in order to document abnormalities. In most cases, the myelogram is followed by a computed tomography (CT) scan to better define abnormalities. Views of lumbar spine during a myelogram. What are some common uses of the procedure? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is often the first imaging exam done to evaluate the spinal cord and nerve roots. However, on occasion, a patient has medical devices, such as a cardiac pacemaker, that prevent him or her from undergoing MRI. Sometimes, myelography is performed in conjunction with MRI to better define abnormalities. This information has been provided for your convenience from the Radiological Society of North America Patient Information website. An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an x-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters and urinary bladder that uses contrast material. An x-ray (radiograph) is a painless medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. When a contrast material is injected into the patient's arm, it travels through the blood stream and collects in the kidneys and urinary tract, turning these areas bright white. An IVP allows the radiologist to view and assess the anatomy and function of the kidneys and lower urinary tract. Sample image: IVP at 5 minutes What are some common uses of IVP studies? An intravenous pyelogram examination helps the physician assess abnormalities in the urinary system, as well as how quickly and efficiently the patient's system is able to handle waste. The exam is used to help diagnose symptoms such as blood in the urine or pain in the side or lower back. The IVP exam can enable the radiologist to detect problems within the urinary tract resulting from:
This information has been provided for your convenience from the Radiological Society of North America Patient Information website. Lower GI Tract X-ray/Fluroscopy Lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract radiography, also called a lower GI, is an x-ray examination of the large intestine, also known as the colon. This includes the right or ascending colon, the transverse colon, the left or descending colon and the rectum. The appendix and a portion of the small intestine may also be included. An x-ray (radiograph) is a painless medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. The lower GI uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and a contrast material called barium. Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the lower gastrointestinal tract is filled with barium, the radiologist is able to view and assess the anatomy and function of the rectum, colon and part of the lower small intestine. This image shows the right side of the large intestine. What are some common uses of the procedure? A physician may order a lower GI examination to detect:
The procedure is frequently performed to help diagnose symptoms such as:
Images of the bowel and colon are also used to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease, a group of disorders that includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. This information has been provided for your convenience from the Radiological Society of North America Patient Information website. Upper GI Tract X-ray/Fluroscopy Upper gastrointestinal tract radiography, also called an upper GI, is an x-ray examination of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and first part of the small intestine (also known as the duodenum) that uses a special form of x-ray called fluoroscopy and a contrast material called barium. An x-ray (radiograph) is a painless medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body. X-rays are the oldest and most frequently used form of medical imaging. Fluoroscopy makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. When the gastrointestinal tract is coated with barium, the radiologist is able to view and assess the anatomy and function of the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and the duodenum. An x-ray examination that evaluates only the pharynx and esophagus is called a barium swallow. In addition to drinking barium, some patients are also given baking-soda crystals to further improve the images. This procedure is called an air-contrast or double-contrast upper GI. X-ray showing stomach with normal folded lining of the stomach and normal duodenum (first part of small bowel). What are some common uses of the procedure? An upper GI examination helps evaluate digestive function and to detect:
The procedure is also used to help diagnose symptoms such as:
This information has been provided for your convenience from the Radiological Society of North America Patient Information website. |
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