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Flouroscopy: Tissues and Organs in Motion
Fluoroscopy is a procedure performed by a radiologist to view tissues and organs in motion. During the procedure, a continuous X-ray beam is emitted through the part of the body being examined. X-ray contrast agents, such as barium or iodine, are used to better visualize the internal organs or specific areas of the body. Types…
Interventional or Surgical Radiology
Interventional radiology (IR or VIR for Vascular and Interventional Radiology, also referred to as Surgical Radiology) is a medical sub-specialty of radiology that uses minimally invasive image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases in nearly every organ system. The concept behind interventional radiology is to diagnose and treat patients using the least invasive techniques currently…
Hysterosalpingography: X-ray of the Uterus
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CT Scan
CT stands for Computed Tomography, also known as CAT (Computerized Axial Tomography). It is a diagnostic test that uses a combination of X-rays and advanced computer technology to create cross-sectional anatomical images from different angles around the body. A computer puts these images together and can make them into 2D and 3D images. A CT…