Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy has two fundamental differences from traditional Diagnostic X-Ray. First, the images are captured much like a movie camera, and thus images are seen “live” on a television monitor; second, the studies often require the addition of a contrast agent, which is a substance that is introduced into the body to specifically set apart a particular organ or particular area of interest for further analysis. This contrast agent is usually barium or an iodine-based contrast, depending on the exam.

Fluoroscopy can be used in a myriad of ways, but the most popular is to image the gastrointestinal (GI) system, the urinary system, and the spine.

Most of the exams performed at Sparrow Radiology/Fluoroscopy are for this purpose. The most common exams are explained in detail on this site.

Fluoroscopy services are provided at the Ramblewood Imaging Center and Sparrow Hospital locations.

Fluoroscopy Exams: Air-Contrast Barium Enema Barium Enema Esophogram Hysterosalpingogram Myelography Small Bowel Follow Through (SBFT) Upper Gastrointestinal Exam (UGI) Video Swallow Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG) Film Pick Up Information

Fluoroscopy Locations: Clinton Memorial Hospital Ramblewood Imaging Center Sparrow Hospital St. Lawrence Any questions, please contact Sparrow Radiology/Fluoroscopy at 517.364.2304, Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 2:30 pm.

The Sparrow Hospital location has a special fluoroscopy room for pediatric patients and two days a week are reserved for pediatric procedures. The room has colorful surroundings to help ease anxiety for these young patients.