Fluoroscopy
Understanding Fluoroscopy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Fluoroscopy is a medical imaging modality that is similar to regular X-rays because it uses radiation to acquire images. However, it has a unique advantage: instead of a single snapshot (still-image), it creates real-time images—like a video—of your body’s insides. It may help to think of plain X-rays like photographs and fluoroscopy like a movie...
Intravenous Urogram (IVU): A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Introduction An Intravenous Urogram (IVU), also known as an Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP), is a special X-ray test that helps doctors see how well your kidneys, ureters, and bladder are working. It involves injecting a contrast dye into your bloodstream, which travels through your urinary tract, allowing detailed X-ray images to be taken at specific intervals....
Hysterosalpingography (HSG): A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated: October 28, 2025What is an HSG? Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a special type of X-ray procedure used to examine a woman’s uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes. It helps doctors assess the shape and structure of the uterus and whether the fallopian tubes are open or blocked which can be important in investigating infertility or recurrent miscarriages. Why is...
Fluoroscopy and Kids (Frequently Asked Questions)
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Fluoroscopy is commonly used to observe internal body structures in real-time, and this includes when imaging is needed for children. Because children have unique needs and greater sensitivity to radiation, there are a few extra considerations to keep in mind for parents and caregivers. This article will address the common questions we gathered from parents...
Fluoroscopy and Contrast Media Administration
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Introduction to Fluoroscopy Contrast Dyes In fluoroscopy, a special dye called contrast media is sometimes used to help create a clearer view of internal structures like blood vessels, organs, the gastrointestinal tract, or joints. This dye helps doctors better distinguish and outline these areas on the imaging screen, making it easier to diagnose or monitor...
Barium Swallow: A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Introduction A Barium Swallow is a special X-ray procedure used to examine the upper part of your digestive system, specifically the throat (pharynx), food pipe (esophagus), and sometimes the upper stomach. It helps doctors see how well you swallow and detect any abnormalities such as narrowing, ulcers, reflux, or growths. The procedure uses a contrast...
Barium Meal: A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Introduction A Barium Meal is a special X-ray procedure used to examine the stomach, upper part of the small intestine (duodenum), and sometimes the lower part of the esophagus. It helps your doctor assess how well these organs function and detect conditions that affect digestion. The procedure uses a contrast material called barium sulfate, which...
Barium Follow-Through: A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Introduction A Barium Follow-Through (also called Small Bowel Follow-Through) is a special X-ray examination used to assess the small intestine– the long, coiled part of the digestive tract between the stomach and large intestine. It helps doctors see how well food moves through your small intestine and detect any structural or functional problems. The test...
Barium Enema: A Comprehensive Guide
Last Updated: October 28, 2025Introduction A Barium Enema (also called a Lower GI Series) is a special X-ray examination used to visualize the large intestine (colon) and rectum. It helps detect problems such as inflammation, narrowing, diverticula, or tumors in the bowel. During the test, a contrast material called barium sulfate is gently introduced into the colon through the...