digestive system-diagnostic procedure-diagnostic imaging Flashcards
X-ray taken with a part of film holder held between the teeth and parallel to the teeth
Bitewing X-ray
x-ray image of the gallbladder
Cholecystogram
Dye is administered intravenously to patient allowing for x-ray visualization of gallbladder and bile ducts
Intravenous Cholecystography
x-ray image of colon and rectum is taken after administration of barium
Lower gastrointestinal series
procedure in which contrast medium is injected directly into the liver to visualize the bile duct
Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
Patient is administered a barium (Ba) contrast material orally and then x-rays are taken to visualized esophagus, stomach, and duodenum; also called a barium swallow
Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series