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Overview
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A Fluoroscopy scanner uses an X-ray beam, passed through the body to create an X-ray 'movie.' The images are captured and viewed on a fluoroscope, which looks like a small television. Unlike a traditional X-ray that produces a single image, fluoroscopy studies produce real-time video of the anatomy and how it moves.
In addition to skeletal images, fluoroscopy is used to look at the digestive, urinary, respiratory and reproductive systems.
You can review information specific to your scan by selecting from the 'study type' menu in the left column.
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(1) Philips EasyDiagnost Eleva Fluoroscopy System
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An Esophagram is a functional study of the esophagus using barium.
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time.
- Please do not eat, drink or smoke after midnight on the day prior to your study.
- Bring medications with you to take after your study.
- For patients under five years of age, do not eat or drink for four hours prior to the exam.
- Patients are encouraged to leave all jewelry at home. Jewelry, including piercing must be removed prior to your study.
- Wear comfortable two-piece clothing.
For your safety, please notify our scheduling department and technologists, if you believe you may be pregnant.
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During your visit, a patient advocate will show you to the changing area and can assist you if necessary. Our changing rooms offer secure lockers, but we encourage patients to leave valuables at home. Once changed, our patient advocate will guide you to a waiting area where you will find a selection of magazines and newspapers.
Our Radiology Practioner Assistants (RPA) and technologists are specially trained and certified by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists. During your study, you will be asked to drink carbonation crystals, then barium, to help the radiologist visualize the lining of your esophagus. During the process, you may be asked to turn from side-to-side, roll over, hold your breath, and stay in different positions to enable the radiologist or technologist to capture views from several angles. This study typically takes 30 minutes.
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A sub-specialized radiologist will interpret your images and prepare a diagnostic report for your physician.
Results are usually made available to your physician in two or three days. If outside comparison studies are required, it may take longer for your results to be made available.
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The esophagram test is ordered to assess a patient who has difficuly swallowing, has blood-stained vomit, abdominal pain and weight loss. This test may show narrowing or irritation of the esophagus, blockages, hiatal hernia (a defect where the upper portion of the stomach slides through the diaphragm), abnormally enlarged veins that may cause bleeding in the esophagus, ulcers, polyps (non-cancerous growths), or tumors.
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