X-Ray Services at North Oaks
Diagnostic radiology is the branch of medicine best known for taking and
reading X-rays, and is the nucleus of
almost every
medical provider’s diagnosis. Being able to detect disease sooner
and pinpoint its location more accurately is a huge factor in stopping
disease in its tracks. Because of the evolution of X-rays and the field
of diagnostic radiology, medicine is being changed daily.
Fluoroscopy X-ray is “real-time” imaging used by medical professionals
to visualize internal organs while they are in motion. Sometimes a contrast
material is used in conjunction with fluoroscopy to help medical experts
see how the substance is moving through the body. These images are captured
on a video screen and help medical providers detect conditions, such as
colon cancer, reflux, ulcers and causes of abdominal pain.
Common Types of X-rays
Following are commonly offered X-rays. Please contact us for questions
about these and other imaging capabilities:
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Abdominal imaging looks at organs and structures in the abdomen.
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Bone imaging uses a small dose of ionizing radiation to create images of any
bone in your body. It is used in diagnosing fractured bones and joint
dislocation.
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Chest X-rays produce images of your heart, lungs, blood vessels, airways and
the bones of your chest and spine. Chest X-rays can reveal fluid in or
around the lungs, as well as air surrounding a lung.
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Fluoroscopy (lower GI) uses a special form of X-ray, called fluoroscopy, and a contrast material,
called barium, or a water-soluble iodinated contrast. Fluoroscopy allows
medical professionals to see internal organs in motion.
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Fluoroscopy (upper GI) is a standard series of
fluoroscopic X-rays that radiologists take of a patient’s
upper gastrointestinal tract.
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Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is an X-ray test that outlines the internal shape of a woman’s uterus
and helps determine if the fallopian tubes are blocked. In HSG, a thin
tube is threaded through the vagina and cervix. A substance, known as
contrast material, is injected into the uterus.
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Lumbar puncture (LP) is a test that checks the fluid circulating around the brain and
spinal cord.
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Myelography is an imaging test that checks for problems in your spinal canal.
How Are Results Provided?
Results are typically provided to your medical provider within
48 hours of your visit. Studies are read by a board-certified radiologist with
North Oaks Imaging Associates. Your results are available to your medical
provider in a CD format upon request.
Where Are Diagnostic Radiology Tests Performed?
Please see the list below of North Oaks locations that offer diagnostic
radiology tests.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Call North Oaks Scheduling between 7 am and 5:30 pm.
Hammond: (985) 230-7777
Livingston: (225) 686-4899
If you are a provider and need to send an order, please send it via fax
to (985) 230-6781.