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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 with a round screen. 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 Fluoroscopy Table
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time.
- Plan on spending up to four hours at Oregon Imaging Centers for this study.
- Please have a clear liquid lunch the day prior to your exam, then only clear liquids between lunch and midnight.
Examples of clear liquids: Apple juice, mild tea (no cream or sugar), ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, club soda, clear sports drinks, white cranberry or white grape juice (no red dye). Clear broth, bouillon, consomme, honey, fruit ices without chunks of fruit or milk.
- Nothing to eat, drink or smoke after midnight.
- Patients under five years of age should have nothing to eat or drink four hours prior to exam.
- Adult patients who have been constipated should take two Dulcolax two days prior to their exam.
- Children 5 years old to 80 pounds can take 1 Dulcolax tablet.
- Bring prescribed medications with you to take after the study.
- Jewelry, including piercings, must be removed prior to your study. Patients are encouraged to leave all jewelry at home.
- Wear comfortable two-piece clothing.
For your safety, please notify our scheduling department and technologists:
- If you are allergic to iodine
- If you are diabetic
- 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. You will be given barium to drink. X-rays will be used to capture the image of the liquid (at 20 minute intervals) as it moves through your digestive system. Once the barium reaches the large intestine, you will be taken to the fluoroscopy room for additional x-ray imaging of your small bowel.
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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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Fluoroscopy of the small bowel identifies obstructions or blockages, growths, scar tissue, ulcers, tears and Crohn's disease.
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