Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a specialised imaging technique using x-rays.

Fluoroscopy is used by radiologists (and some other specialists) to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures of a patient.

This method may use a contrast material and some procedures require preparations from the day before such as fasting or cleansing of the bowel.

Some types of fluoroscopy examinations are:

• Barium swallows – to examine for oesophageal disorders.
• Barium enemas – to examine the large bowel and arthrogram where contrast media are injected into a joint.
• Barium meals – to examine the stomach as well as adjustments of surgical bands.