Sciascopy

Sciascopy

It is a radiological examination method that uses X-rays to view the human body in real time. It is mainly used for imaging of the digestive tube (esophagus, stomach, duodenum, small and large intestine), imaging of the biliary tree (ERCP), less often for imaging of other hollow organs (bladder, uterine cavity), spinal canal or some pathologies (fistulas...), etc.

Contraindications to the examination

• Pregnancy.
• An uncooperative patient.

Particular examinations:

X-ray examination of the esophagus - standing up, no preparation.

X-ray examination of the stomach and duodenum, small intestine, passage through the digestive tube - the examination is performed standing, the patient must not eat, drink or smoke from midnight on the day of the examination. The patient should come for the examination in the morning, when there is a minimum of gastric juices in the stomach. In patients whose pylorus is narrowed, the stomach contents must be drained.

X-ray examination of the colon -irrigography - the examination is performed lying down. Before the examination, the patient's bowel must be emptied. Emptying is carried out by adjusting the diet and infusions or with the help of medication. The diet should be porridge-like and fat-free for 2-3 days before the examination. The patient presents for the examination with a rectoscopic finding - without it the examination cannot be performed.

X-ray examination - Perioperative or T-scan cholangiography - the examination is performed lying down in the surgery room.

X-ray examination of the urinary bladder -cystography - examination performed lying down, in cooperation with a urologist. To detect urinary retention in the bladder.

X-ray micturition cystourethrography - examination performed lying down. In collaboration with a urologist or the pediatric department. To determine the reflex in the ureters.

Retrograde single-sided pyelography - examination performed lying down. Imaging of the hollow renal system. Examination carried out in collaboration with a urologist.

Antegrade single-sided pyelography - examination performed lying down. Imaging of the hollow renal system by percutaneous puncture, examination performed in collaboration with a urologist.

X-ray examination of the uterine cavity and fallopian tubes - Hysterosalpingography - examination performed lying down, in cooperation with a gynaecologist. The patient arrives defecated, just before the examination she urinates, nervous women should be premedicated. Contraindications - acute inflammation, bleeding, pregnancy.

ERCP - endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography - examination performed lying down. ERCP is a demanding, invasive examination of the biliary and pancreatic ducts, which is performed endoscopically under X-ray control. It is always performed during hospitalization. The patient is fasting from midnight, can take a sip of tea or water in the morning, and the p.o. medication is discontinued. Before the ERCP examination, the patient should not have an X-ray examination of the digestive tract.

You can make an appointment / inquire about an examination by calling 567 157 602

Instrumentation and sample images:

• Siemens Artis zee