Special Procedures Anatomy

GI Anatomy

Esophagus | Stomach | Duodenum | Small Intestine | Large Intestine | Rectum

GU Anatomy

Kidneys | Ureters | Bladder | Urethra | Renal Pelvis | Calyces

Joint Anatomy

Shoulder | Hip | Knee | Wrist | Elbow | Synovial Cavities

Vascular Anatomy

Arteries | Veins | Capillary Beds | Major Vascular Branches


Fluoroscopy

Esophagram

Barium Swallow

Patient Drinks Barium | Upright And Supine Views | Spot Imaging | Evaluates Motility And Strictures


Upper GI Series

Stomach And Duodenum

Barium Or Double Contrast | RAO Best For Stomach | Spot Images Of Duodenal Bulb


Small Bowel Series

Timed Imaging

Barium Ingestion | Images Every 15 To 30 Minutes | Follow To Ileocecal Valve


GI Studies

Barium Enema

Colon Study

Tip Inserted Rectally | Single Or Double Contrast | AP Obliques And Lateral Views


Defecography

Functional Study

Evaluates Pelvic Floor | Lateral Fluoro | Patient Expels Contrast Paste


GU Studies

IVU

Intravenous Urogram

Contrast Injected IV | Timed Kidney Ureter Bladder Imaging | Nephrogram Phase


Cystogram

Bladder Study

Contrast Via Catheter | AP And Oblique Views | Evaluate Reflux And Bladder Shape


VCUG

Voiding Study

Fluoro During Voiding | Evaluates Vesicoureteral Reflux


Orthopedic Procedures

Arthrogram

Joint Contrast Study

Contrast Injected Into Joint | Fluoro Guidance | MRI Often Follows


Myelogram

Spinal Canal Study

Contrast Into Subarachnoid Space | Fluoro And CT | Evaluates Herniations And Stenosis


Interventional

Angiography

Vascular Imaging

Catheter Into Artery | Contrast Injection | Digital Subtraction Imaging


Embolization

Therapeutic Procedure

Catheter Delivers Embolic Agent | Stops Bleeding Or Shrinks Tumors


Drainage Procedures

Abscess Or Fluid

Ultrasound Or CT Guided | Catheter Placement | Removes Fluid Collections


Terminology

Contrast Media

Substance Used To Enhance Anatomy | Iodinated Or Barium Based

Fluoroscopy

Real Time X Ray Imaging | Used For Dynamic Studies

Subtraction Imaging

Removes Bone And Soft Tissue | Highlights Vessels

Reflux

Backward Flow Of Contrast | Seen In VCUG And Cystograms

Arthrography

Joint Contrast Study | Evaluates Tears And Capsule Integrity