Fluroscopy – ScanLab Center

13 Jun

VENOGRAPHY

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

VENOGRAMS.

Abbreviations

N/A.

^Report

Results ready 30 minutes-1 and a half hour.

^Extra

EXAM TIME:1 HR.

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

It is a test done to evaluate both the superficial and deep veins of the extremities.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient lies still on the x-ray couch bucky, the part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/images of the inside of the body, at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Used to diagnose abnormalities of the veins, especially in the legs and lower body.

Usefulness /Advantages

Use it to find blood clots, identify a vein for use in a bypass procedure or dialysis access, or to assess varicose veins before surgery.

13 Jun

T-TUBE CHOLANGIOGRAPHY

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

CHOLANGIOGRAM.

Abbreviations

N/A.

^Report

Results ready 20-40 minutes.

^Extra

EXAM TIME:30 MINUTES.

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

It is a test done to evaluate a T tube that is usually put follow bile duct surgeries.

Exam Requirements

Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient lies still on the x-ray couch bucky, the part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/images of the inside of the body, at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Used to diagnose any abnormalities of the biliary tract post operatively, e.g. blockages after an iodinated contrast medium is injected through an in dwelling t-shaped rubber tube.

Usefulness /Advantages

This is the preferred method for treating retained biliary calculi in patients with a T-tube in situ.

12 Dec

BARIUM SWALLOW

December 12, 2022June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

Ba swallow, oesophagogram.

Abbreviations

Ba swallow.

^Report

RADIOLOGIST REPORT: 1-2 hours.

^Extra

EXAM TIME:5-10 MINUTES.

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Should be performed within 24hrs of patient presence and availability.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient lies still on the x-ray table. The part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/ images of the inside of the body at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Used to diagnose the oesophagus and any abnormalities within it.

Usefulness /Advantages

Help diagnose diseases and conditions such as GERD, ulcers, dysphagia, hiatal hernia, achalasia, tumors or cancers.

12 Dec

BARIUM MEAL AND FOLLOW THROUGH

December 12, 2022June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

Ba meal and follow through.

Abbreviations

N/A.

^Report

Results ready in 1HR.

^Extra

SCAN TIME: UPTO 6 HRS WITH IMAGES TAKEN AT INTERVALS.

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Should be performed after 6-8 hours of fasting.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient lies still on the x-ray table. The part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/ images of the inside of the body at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Doctors use it to diagnose the gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities.

Usefulness /Advantages

Used to diagnose disorders of the small intestine, such as ulcers, tumors, and inflammatory bowel disease, a group of disorders that includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.

12 Dec

BARIUM MEAL

December 12, 2022June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

Upper gastrointestinal series.

Abbreviations

Ba meal.

^Report

Results ready in 20 minutes.

^Extra

Extra time: 20 MINUTES.

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

Should be performed after 6-8 hours of fasting.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient lies still on the x-ray table. The part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/ images of the inside of the body at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Doctors use it to diagnose the gastrointestinal tract for abnormalities.

Usefulness /Advantages

Is to try to find out what may be causing your symptoms (e.g. looking for stomach ulcers which give you pain.

12 Dec

SIALOGRAM(S)

December 12, 2022June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

X-RAY OF THE SALIVARY GLANDS.

Abbreviations

N/A.

^Report

Results ready 1HR.

^Extra

EXAM TIME:30-45 MINUTES

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

It is a test done to evaluate the salivary glands and the respective ducts.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient lies still on the x-ray table. The part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/ images of the inside of the body at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Doctors use it to diagnose pathologies within salivary glands e.g. blockages.

Usefulness /Advantages

To diagnose a blocked salivary gland or duct in your mouth.

12 Dec

BARIUM ENEMA

December 12, 2022June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

ENEMA

Abbreviations

Ba enema, enema

^Report

30 minutes-1HR.

^Extra

Extra time: 30M-1HR.

^Setup

All working days.

Test in Brief

Barium enema is an imaging procedure that involves taking a series of special X-rays of the large intestine (colon) after administration of liquid containing barium through the anus.

Exam Requirements

Patient is expected to be on a low residue diet for at least 72 hours prior to the examination/ take a laxative on the evening before the procedure and to be fasting on the day of the examination. Female clients: If you are/ may be pregnant, please notify the radiographer/ radiologist.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Usefulness /Advantages

To find inflammation, polyps, diverticulitis ,or cancer in your colon or rectum.

12 Dec

MICTURATING CYSTOURETHROGRAPHY

December 12, 2022June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

Micturating urograms.

Abbreviations

M.C.U.G, MCUG.

^Report

RADIOLOGIST REPORT READY IN 30MINUTES-1HR

^Extra

EXAM TIME:30M-1HR

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

It is a test done to evaluate the bladder and the urethral mucosal lining.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Usefulness /Advantages

To test for bladder and urethral abnormalities.

12 Dec

ASCENDING URETHROGRAM

December 12, 2022June 12, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

Retrograde urethrogram

Abbreviations

R.U.G

^Report

Results ready 30 minutes-1HR

^Extra

Extra Time: 30- 1Hr

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

It is a test done to evaluate the urethral mucosal lining.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Usefulness /Advantages

to show the cause of poor urinary flow thought to be caused by narrowing (a stricture) of the urethra.

12 Dec

FISTULOGRAPHY

December 12, 2022June 13, 2023vincentochiengde

Category

Special Imaging

Synonyms/Aliases

SINOGRAPHY

Abbreviations

N/A

^Report

RADIOLOGIST REPORT READY IN 20-40 minutes

^Extra

EXAM TIME:30 MINUTES.

^Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

It is an examination performed to evaluate a discharging sinus in any part of the body.

Exam Requirements

Patient should come or call for booking. Patient lies still till the end of procedure/exam.

Instructions

Capture accurate patient information when reading request form to identify indications and contra-indications before the procedure/exam.

Method

Patient lies still on the x-ray couch bucky, the part to be x-rayed is exposed to a small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures/images of the inside of the body, at different angles and positions, taking into consideration the region to be examined, type of exam and size of the patient. Images of good radiographic quality are printed & given to the radiologist for reporting. Used to diagnose any abnormal opening (sinus) in the body following an injection of x-ray dye into the opening.

Usefulness /Advantages

To view an abnormal passage (fistula/sinus) between two or more organs. It may include a passage from inside the body to an opening on the skin. Contrast (once called x-ray dye) is used to identify the start of the fistula/sinus, its pathway and what organs are involved.

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