About Fluoroscopy

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Fluoroscopy is a type of X-Ray that allows images of your tissues and organs to be seen in real-time. The images appear on a screen, much like an ultrasound. Fluoroscopy is often used to examine the digestive system with a barium examination.

Barium is a contrast material used to create clearer images of your digestive system.

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About Hysterosalpingogram

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A Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-Ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the surrounding area.

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Test Preparation & Instructions

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Esophagus, Upper G.I. With Or Without Small Bowel Examination

• Stomach and Duodenum only: examination time 30 minutes to 1 hour.

• Stomach, Duodenum and Small Bowel: examination time 1 to 3 hours.

• Nothing to eat or drink after midnight the night before your appointment , which includes chewing gum, candies and smoking.

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Colon

• 48 hours before your appointment you may have a light lunch and dinner.

• 24 hours before your appointment you may have clear fluids only.

• No solid food until after the examination is complete.

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        The day before your appointment:

• 4:00 pm – Drink the entire contents of a Citromag solution with a large glass of water (or take 60mls of castor oil at 10am).

• 5:00 pm – Take 2 Dulcolax tablets with a large glass of water.

• 10:00 pm – Insert one Dulcolax Suppository.

• You may drink water up until your appointment time. Prescription medications may be taken with water. A clean colon gives the best results and avoids the need for re-examination.

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Hysterosalpingogram

• Abstain from sexual intercourse from the first day of menstrual period until the examination has been completed. Examination time is approx. 30 min.

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All barium exams – Barium may cause constipation. Plenty of fluids should be taken after the examination. In addition, a laxative should be taken after the examination if there is any tendency to constipation.

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During the test

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When you arrive for your test, you will be asked to remove your clothing and put on a gown.

The radiologist performing the examination will join you in the examination room.  Depending on the examination your physician requests: Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum and Small Bowel Follow Through examination, you will be drinking barium.  For a Barium Enema examination, Barium and air fills the Colon through a tube that is inserted into your rectum.

Examination times varies, please ask your physician how long the examination takes.

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After the test

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You may experience fatigue after the test and will be required to arrange for transportation after the examination.

Drink extra fluids after the test to avoid dehydration.

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Your requisition form

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To avoid delays on the day of your test ensure, that you bring your health card and your requisition. Also, confirm that your doctor included the following on your requisition form:

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• Patient full name, sex, date of birth

• Phyiscian name and signature