Fluoroscopy

The department is located in the Radiology Department on Level B

Fluoroscopy is a radiological technique, which gives a real time video image on television monitors. It is useful for seeing dynamic bodily functions, such as the swallowing action. We use a range of dyes which can be drunk or introduced through a variety of catheters depending on the part of the body. The equipment is a gentle giant which can move all around you and your examination will either be standing up or lying on the table.

This is a difficult question to answer as we are examining so many different parts of the body and we are often controlled by the speed of the patient’s body.

Yes, following most examinations normal eating can be resumed, however, following a Barium test we encourage drinking more fluids for a couple of days.

Your referring doctor should get the results within two weeks.

Barium Swallows – looking at the oesophagus
Barium Meals – looking at the stomach
Barium Follow through – looking at the small bowel
Barium Enema – looking at the large bowel
Herniograms – looking for abdominal hernias
Saliograms – looking at salivary glands
Dacrocystograms – looking at the tear ducts