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These exams require the use of x-rays. Therefore, you should postpone any of these exams if there is any possibility that you could be pregnant.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Nothing by mouth after 2100 hrs (9PM) the evening prior to exam. No fluid or food the day of the exam. No chewing gum or smoking the morning of the exam. |
Length of exam is 15- 20mins |
A study of the upper stomach and beginning of the Small Bowel. The patient drinks a Barium solution which enhances the stomach area and allows the Radiologist(X-ray Specialist)to study the stomach under X-ray guidance.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Liquid diet the day before the exam. Cleansing agent as per ordering physician. No breakfast on the morning of the exam. |
Length of exam is approximately 30mins |
A study of the Large Bowel. Barium solution is introduced via a tube that is inserted into the rectum at the start of the examination. Barium is slowly advanced through the Large Bowel in combination with air, under the control of the attending Radiologist and X-ray guidance. This enables the Radiologist to visualize the Large Bowel. |
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Nothing to eat or drink from 9PM the evening prior to the appointment.No fluids or food the morning of the examination. |
Length of exam is 1 to 3 hours |
A study of the Small Intestinethe patient drinks a Barium solution which enhances theSmall Bowel and allows the Radiologist to study the SmallIntestine under X-ray Guidance.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Nothing to eat or drink after 9PM the evening prior to the examination.No food or fluids the day of the examination. |
Length of examination is approximately 1 hour. |
A Study of the Small Bowel. A small tube is inserted through the nose, by a Radiologist,and passed through the stomach and directly into the beginning to the Small Bowel under X-ray guidanceBarium solution is given through the Nasal tube allowing the Radiologist the study the Small Bowel only in greater detail.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| No prep required |
Approximately 20mins |
A study of the joint space and articular surfaces(e.g. knee orhip) Contrast Media is injected directly into the joint by aRadiologist and X-rays are taken.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| No preparation required |
Approximately 30 minutes |
Medication is injected into a facet joint, nerve root or epidural area under TV monitoring to help determine or treat the source of the patient's pain.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Appointment is booked through the performing Gynecologistdo be done on or before 10 day of the patient menstrualcycle. |
Approximately 15 minutes |
A study of the uterus and fallopian tubes under X-rayguidanceA Gynecologist performs this examination by injectingContrast Media through the cervix into the uterusX-rays are taken to document result.
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| PREPARATION |
PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Liquid diet the day before the exam. Cleansing agent as per ordering physician. Nothing by mouth after 2100 Hrs (9PM) If the exam is in the afternoon you may have a light breakfast (toast, coffee, milk). |
Approximately 1 hour |
A study of the Urinary System (Kidneys, Ureters and Bladder). The patient will receive an injection, into a vein, of Contrast Media (X-ray Dye) and X-rays are taken at specific timed intervals in order to visualize the structure and function of the Urinary System. An explanation of the Xray study will be given prior to the start of the examination. A consent must be signed prior to the start. Minors and a family member must accompany patients who are unable to sign their own consent.
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| PREPARATION |
PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Liquid diet the day before the exam. Cleansing agent as per ordering physician. Nothing by mouth after 2100 Hrs (9PM) If the exam is in the afternoon you may have a light breakfast (toast, coffee, milk). |
Approximately 1 ½ hrs |
Please refer to IVP and Barium Enema for description.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Clear fluids only, nothing to eat the day of the examination. You will be admitted as a day patient, through outpatient admitting. Check with your doctor to see if blood thinners should be discontinued. Complete bed rest is required after the procedure for 6 to 8 hours. You will be monitored in the Medical Day Unit after the procedure until discharge. Please have someone drive you to the hospital. |
Length of examination is approximately 30mins, if a CT examination follows - 1hour. |
A study of the spinal canal by enhancing the fluid containing sac that surrounds the spinal cord with a Contrast Media(X-ray dye) A radiologist will insert a needle into the spinal space under X-ray guidance, Contrast Media is injected and X-rays are taken. The X-ray table may be tilted up and down during the procedure in order to move the fluid within the space.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| FLEET ENEMA ONE HOUR BEFORE EXAMINATION. |
20 minutes |
An x-ray of the tailbone.
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PROCEDURE TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Nothing to eat or drink 4 hours prior to appointment time. |
Approximately 30mins |
A study of the veins of the arm or leg by injecting a Contrast Media via an I.V. The Contrast Media enhances the veins and can be studiedunder X-ray Guidance by a RadiologistX-rays are taken at the time of injection.
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