What is X-Ray and Fluoroscopy?
X-Ray, also known as Radiography, is the fastest and easiest way for a Radiologist to view bones, the lungs and certain soft tissues. X-Ray is most commonly used to assess broken bones, but also plays a key role in orthopedic imaging for surgery and sports-related injuries, as well as many other diagnostic purposes. Fluoroscopy is a study of moving body structures, such as digestive functions, in a live, movie-like sequence. It is a safe and non-invasive procedure. Some of the Fluoroscopy exams offered at Radiology & Imaging include Esophagram, Upper GI Series, Small Bowel Exam, Barium Enema, Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP), Hysterosalpingogram, and VCUG. A contrast agent is used during Fluoroscopy procedures to increase the visibility of organs or a specific area of concern. One of our Radiologists will perform the exam reviewing real time images on a television screen. Individual frames are captured and stored for interpretation by the Radiologist.
