Special Pro 2 Flashcards
Examination of the entire length of the esophagus using Ba504 (Banum sulfate)
ESOPHAGOGRAPHY
The basic methods of upper alimentary tract investigation
UPPER GASTRO INTESTINAL SERIES or BARIUM MEAL
UPPER GASTRO INTESTINAL SERIES or BARIUM MEAL
> the basic methods of upper alimentary tract investigation
> This includes the following.
•Esophagus
•Stomach
•Duodenum are all examined
Radiographic examination of the duodenal loop by outlining it in placid state free from peristalsis movement
HYPOTONIC DUODENOGRAPHY
Radiographic examination used to demonstrate the whole of the small bowel from the duodenum jejunal flexure to the ileocecal valve using BaSO4
SMALL INTESTINAL SERIES or BARIUM Follow-Through
The method of investigating the colon by retrograde introduction of contrast media
BE (Barium Enema) or RETROGRADE ENEMA
Is the initial examination for the investigation of the biliary tract in a patient who has not undergone cholecystectomy.
ORAL CHOLEDOCHOGRAPHY or CHOLESYSTOGRAPHY
Examination for the demonstration of the ducts in a patient who has not undergone cholecystectomy.
INTRAVENOUS CHOLEDOCHOGRAPHY
Performed for the immediate pre-operative investigation of the patient with jaundice thought to be obstructive in origin
PERCUTANEOUS TRANSHEPATIC CHOLEDOCHOGRAPHY or PERCUTANEOUS TRANSHEPATIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY (PTC)
Yellowish discoloration of the skin
Jaundice
Examination sometimes performed during cholecystectomy to demonstrate the gallstone within the biliary ducts.
POST-OPERATIVE CHOLEDOCHOGRAPHY or T-TUBE CHOLANGIOGRAPHY
Examination performed about ten days after the operation just before the drainage tube is remove.
OPERATIVE CHOLEDOCHOGRAPHY or CHOLECYSTOGRAPHY
Methods of examination of the urinary tract and to study the ability of the kidney to concentrate and excrete circulatory contrast media.
EXCRETORY UROGRAPHY or PYELOGRAPHY or INTRAVENOUS PYELOGRAPHY
An examination usually performed when excretion urography has failed to demonstrate the pelvic calyceal system and ureters
RETROGRADE PYELO-URETEROGRAPHY
This examination is mainly used to demonstrate vesico ureteric reflux
MICTURATING CYSTOGRAPHY
Radiographic investigation of structures diverticula’s or false passage in the male urethra following the injection of contrast media.
Urethrography
is the radiographic examination of the vas differentia seminal vesicle and ejaculatory ducts following the injection of contrast media.
Vesiculography
Is the radiographic examination of the uterus and uterine tubes following the injection of contrast media.
HYSTERO-SALPINGOGRAPHY
Is perfomed when double exists as to relative sizes of the maternal pelvic and fetal head
Pelvimetry
Ideal radiographic localization of the placental site and is usually undertaken in attempt to demonstrate placenta previa
Placentography
Radiographic examination of the breast
Mammography or Mammogram
is the radiographic examination of the cerebral ventricular system using air as contrast media.
AIR ENCEPHALOGRAPHY
Is the radiographic examination of the cerebral ventricular system in direct injection of air into the ventricles.
VENTRICULOGRAPHY
is the radiographic examination of the spinal canal following the injection of contrast media into the SUBARACHNOID SPACE
MYELOGRAPHY
is the radiographic examination of the lacrimal system following the injection of the contrast media.
DACRYOCYSTOGRAPHY
Is the radiographic examination of the salivary gland and ducts following the injection of contrast media
Sialography
A radiographic demonstration of the nasopharynx following the injection of contrast media
Nasopharyngography
Radiographic demonstration of the larynx following the instillation of contrast media.
Laryngography
is the radiographic investigation of the bronchial tube following the administration of contrast media.
Bronchography
Is the radiographic demonstration of the joint, following the injection of the contrast media
Arthrography
Is the radiographic examination of the intervertebral disk following the injection of the contrast media.
Discography
Is the radiographic examination of the circulatory system by means of injection of the contrast media into the artery.
Angiography
Is the radiographic demonstration of the blood abnormalities that supply blood to the anterior and middle part of the brain.
Carotid Angiography
Is the radiographic demonstration of the anatomy and functioning of the heart and great vessels, following the injection of contrast media.
Angiocardiography
Is the radiographic examination of the lymphatic vessels, following the injection of the contrast media.
Lymphography
Is the radiographic demonstration of the maxillary sinuses with the used of positive contrast media.
Anthrography
Is the radiographic demonstration of the origin extent of the fistulae and the sinuses, the tract is filled with radio opaque.
Fistulography
Is the examination of the veins, following the injection of contrast media.
Venography
An examination used to evaluate the chambers of the heart with the introduction of the contrast media
Cardiac Series