Dr. Amer Iqtidar Bhatti

Cystography is a diagnostic procedure that uses X-rays to examine the urinary bladder. Still X-ray pictures or fluoroscopy (a study of moving body structures—similar to an X-ray “movie”) may be used. During cystography, contrast dye is injected into the bladder. Contrast refers to a substance taken into the body that causes the particular organ or…

A barium enema is an x-ray procedure to examine the lower gastrointestinal tract using a barium. Liquid barium is a white, chalky contrast material that helps the colon show up better on the X-ray. A barium enema is used to help diagnose diseases and other problems that affect the lower GIT. These may include abdominal…

A Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) is a procedure where fine tissue samples are taken for analysis from an area in the body using a fine needle. A Core Biopsy is a procedure where small core samples of tissue are taken for analysis from an area in the body. This procedure is performed by a radiologist…

These are some guidelines on how to prepare for the test: Pre-Procedure Instruction Post-Procedure Instruction

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…

A Hysterosalpingography is a special X-ray using dye to look at the womb (uterus) and fallopian tubes. How to prepare?Your doctor may give you antibiotics to take before and after the test. This helps prevent infections. You may also be given medicines to take on the day of the procedure to help you relax. The…