Diagnostic Imaging

X-Ray

Fluoroscopy

Vero Radiology Associates performs a full array of X-ray and fluoroscopic exams. An X-ray is a picture of the internal structures of the relevant part of the body, produced by exposure to a controlled source of X-rays and generally recorded on a sensitive photographic film. A Fluoroscopy is a technique for obtaining "live" x-ray images of a patient. The Radiologist uses a switch to control an x-ray beam that is transmitted through the patient. The x-ray then strikes a fluorescent plate that is coupled to an "image intensifier" that is (in turn) coupled to a television camera. The Radiologist can then watch the images "live" on a TV monitor. Fluoroscopy is often used to observe the digestive tract (upper GI series - Barium Swallow, Lower GI series - Barium Enema or "BE").

Fluoroscopy is also used during many diagnostic and therapeutic Radiologic procedures, to observe the action of instrument being used either to diagnose or treat the patient.

A fluoroscopy exam usually last 30-40 minutes.

Fluoroscopy Prep