Fluoroscopy
Real-time X-ray guidance for procedures and swallowing studies.
What is Fluoroscopy?
Real-time X-ray guidance for procedures and swallowing studies.
How it works: Refer to modality standard acquisition and reconstruction pipeline.
Advantages
- ✓Noninvasive or minimally invasive
- ✓Widely available in centers
- ✓Guides management
Limitations
- ⚠Limited by operator or motion
- ⚠May need contrast or prep
- ⚠Not perfect specificity
Preparation Checklist
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⚖️Fluoroscopy vs CT
| Criteria | Fluoroscopy | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Moderate | Fast |
| Radiation | Yes | Yes |
| Soft Tissue Detail | Limited | Good |
| Cost | High | Medium |
Related Imaging Modalities
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
CT
CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.
MRI
MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Browse Fluoroscopy Terms
Explore common terms in Fluoroscopy reports, each with detailed explanations, clinical significance, and related lab tests to help you understand your imaging results. lab tests.
Barium Swallow Fluoroscopy
Real-time X-ray visualization of barium contrast passing through throat and esophagus
Fluoroscopy Example 1
Representative finding for this modality.
Fluoroscopy Example 2
Representative finding for this modality.
Fluoroscopy Example 3
Representative finding for this modality.
Upper GI Series Fluoroscopy
Real-time X-ray visualization of barium contrast through upper GI tract
Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) Fluoroscopy
Real-time X-ray visualization of bladder filling and voiding with iodinated contrast
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