Fluoroscopy

Like an x-ray movie, fluoroscopy is a study done by passing a continuous x-ray (versus a static view in a traditional x-ray) through tissues and other deep structures of the body. The moving image is transmitted to a monitor that the radiologist can study in detail. Stills of the movement are captured for review by a radiologist.

Prepping for your fluoroscopy
What you do before your fluoroscope depends on the part of the body being imaged. Here are general guidelines, but please call if you have questions.

IVP (kidney stone detection)

• Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to your exam

Esophagus

• No preparation

Upper GI

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight

Upper GISB

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight

Barium Enema

• See instructions on evacuation kit

Resources

www.radiologyinfo.com

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