Offered at all of our radiology clinics, x-ray procedures are used to evaluate organs and structures within the
body.
A radiologist is a doctor who specializes in
x-rays. One of our radiologists will interpret
your
x-rays
and report the results to your
doctor, who in
turn will discuss them with you.
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- Single Contrast Barium Enema
A barium enema is an x-ray examination of the lower intestine or
colon. An enema of barium is given to the patient by the technologist and
the radiologist. As the barium flows into the colon, x-ray images will be
taken with the fluoroscope and viewed on the monitor by the radiologist.
When the entire lower intestine has been imaged the technologist will take
several more films. Once the radiologist has viewed the images, the barium
is drained from the patient.
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Esophagus,
Stomach & Duodenum
and Small Bowel
Follow-Through
A group of procedures used to detect and follow the progress
of some disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients drink liquid barium,
which helps the radiologist to visualize parts of their digestive tracts.
Barium coats the inside lining of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (first
part of small intestine) and makes them show up more clearly on x-rays.
Using a machine called a fluoroscope, the radiologist can watch the
digestive system function as the barium moves through it. As the barium
moves into the small intestine, the radiologist can take x-rays of it as
well. The procedure is often enhanced by having the patient consume
materials called 'fizzies' that cause gas that acts as an additional
contrast agent. The exam takes about 15 minutes.
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Voiding Cystourethrogram
(VCU)
This is an X-ray examination of the bladder and the urethra (the tube that leads from the bladder to the outside).
The radiologist will insert a catheter into the bladder through the urethra.
A contrast medium is introduced through the catheter into the bladder to improve visualization.
The radiologist and technologist will take x-ray images in various positions with the bladder full of contrast and while the bladder is being emptied.
The exam takes about 30 minutes.
No special preparation instructions.
Hysterosalpingogram
This is an x-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes which are visualized
following injection of contrast. The picture will reveal any abnormalities of
the uterus as well as tubal problems such as blockage and dilatation.
This procedure must be booked within 10 days of the onset of a patient's
menstrual period.
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No special preparation instructions.
Arthrogram
Arthrography is a procedure involving multiple x-rays of a joint using a fluoroscope, or a special piece of
x-ray equipment which shows an immediate x-ray image. The radiologist uses a
local anesthetic to numb the area. Then a contrast medium is injected into the joint
space using a long needle. The joint will be moved to take x-rays from
different angles. The exam lasts 30-45 minutes.
No special preparation instructions. Heavy use of affected joint should
be avoided for 24-48 hours after procedure.
Joint Injections
Joint injections are a treatment that can be performed in our
offices. The joints most commonly injected are sacroiliac (lower back),
hips, shoulders ankles and wrists. Your physician will write a prescription for the medication he/she wants injected into the joint.
The patient is responsible for bringing the medication to the appointment.
The area to be injected will be thoroughly cleaned, then the radiologist will numb the skin with a local anaesthetic.
Using the fluoroscope to guide him, the needle will be placed in the joint space and the medication injected.
After the procedure, normal activities may be resumed. |
