Fluoroscopy is a type of imaging tool. It looks at moving body structures. It’s much like an X-ray “movie.“ It is often done while a contrast dye moves through the part of the body being examined. A continuous X-ray beam is passed through the body part and sent to a video monitor. The body part and its motion can then be seen in detail. Fluoroscopy lets healthcare providers look at many body systems. These include the skeletal, digestive, urinary, cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive systems. A doctor can use fluoroscopy for any of the following reasons: • Orthopedic surgery: Surgery concerned with musculoskeletal system conditions. • Catheter insertion: Inserting a tube into the body. • Blood flow studies: Visualizing the flow of blood to the organs. • Enemas: Inserting a rubber tip into the rectum. • Angiography: x-rays of lymph or blood vessels, including heart, leg and cerebral vessels. • Urological surgery: Surgery of the urinary tract and sex organs. • Pace
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