What is a fluoroscopy?

Fluoroscopy uses x-rays to create images of the internal organs in real time. Computers help create images of the structures while oral contrast is used to enhance these images. Fluoroscopy is used to help diagnosis problems with your esophagus, stomach, duodenum and small bowels. This procedure allows doctors to visualize the movement of oral contrast through the digestive system in real time.

If you are scheduled for a fluoroscopy, don't eat or drink anything, other than water, after midnight. You should have had no other contrast studies within 24-48 hours of your exam. Bring a list of your current medicines. You may take your regular medicine with small amounts of water. Drink plenty of water the day before and after the exam. Tell the nurse or technologist if you are allergic to any medicine or have received a high density contrast procedure (example: barium swallow or CT scan).

For more information on fluoroscopy and other diagnostic testing, visit our website: http://www.mdanderson.org/patient-and-cancer-information/cancer-information/cancer-topics/detection-and-diagnosis/diagnostic-tests/di-procedures.html?_ga=1.118058185.110515486.1442323176

Request an appointment at MD Anderson by calling 1-877-632-6789 or online at: https://my.mdanderson.org/RequestAppointment?cmpid=youtube_appointment_radiation

Видео What is a fluoroscopy? канала MD Anderson Cancer Center