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X-Ray
X-rays reveal the internal structure of the body highlighting
different densities, e.g. calcium-rich bones.
Barium Studies
Preparation for an
Upper GI (Barium swallow, barium meal, small bowel follow through)
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The digestive system,
(gastrointestinal tract), like other soft-tissue structures, does not
show clearly enough for diagnostic purposes on plain radiographs. Barium
shows clearly on a radiograph. If barium is swallowed before radiographs
are taken, the barium within the esophagus, stomach or duodenum shows
the shape of these organs. More about
Upper GI studies….
Preparation for a
Lower GI (Barium enema)
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A lower
gastrointestinal series, also called a barium enema, is a medical
procedure used to examine and diagnose problems with the human colon
(large intestine). X-ray pictures are taken while barium fills the colon
via the rectum.….More
about Lower GI studies….
IVP (Intravenous Pyelogram)
Preparation for an
IVP
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An
intravenous pyelogram (also known as IVP, pyelography,
intravenous urogram or IVU) is a radiological procedure
used to visualise abnormalities of the urinary system, including the
kidneys, ureters, and bladder.….More
about urinary system studies….
Cystogram
No preparation required
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A cystogram is a radiographic examination of the bladder. A small
catherer is placed into the urethra by a nurse. The catheter is used to
deliver a clear liquid contrast into the bladder, causing it to expand as if it were full of urine.
The radiologist will take pictures of the bladder while it is full of contrast. The catheter may then
be removed and pictures taken as the patient urinates out the contrast.
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