Digital X-Rays
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Digital X-Rays

Due to its multiple advantages, digital radiology has been gradually gaining strength in diagnosing. One of the best benefits for the patient, is a lower radiation dose.

We at TecniScan perform the following X-Rays from different views:

Abdomen, Hip, Forearm, Zygomatic Archs, Base of the Skull, Arms, Histograms, Cystourethrogram, Collarbone, Cholangiogram, Spine, Cranium, Neck, Fingers, Bone Age, Barium Enema, Scapula, Esophagogram, Limbs, Fistulogram, Fluoroscopy, Hysterosalpingogram (HSG), Shoulders, Long Bones, Nasal Bones, Bone Graft, Lateral Neck, Jaw, Hands, Mastoids, Jawbone, Wrist, Nephrostography, Ears, Orbits, Rib Cage, Pelvimetry, Pelvis, Feet, Pyelogram, Coccygeal Region, Metastatic Bone Series, Scoliotic Series, Gastroduodenal Series, Gastrointestinal Series, Parotid Sialogram, Sublingual Sialogram, Sella Turcica [Turkish saddle], Tibia, Ankles, Thorax, Retrograde Urethrogram, Lower Limb Venography, Waters.

Special Preparations:

Barium Enema X-Ray: In kids, consult with the radiologist.

In adults:

The day prior to the exam:

  • Liquid diet, no milk or dairy products.
  • Drink 2 oz of castor oil at 16:00 hrs
  • Liquid dinner, you may drink water up until midnight.

On the day of the exam:

  • Come in a fasting state.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) X-Ray:

  • The X-Ray will be performed 5 to 7 days after the menstrual cycle.

Contraindicated:

  • Vaginal Infection or hemorrhage
  • Preparation: 2-hour fasting period

Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) X-Ray:

The day prior to the exam:

  • Liquid diet, no milk or dairy products.
  • Drink 2 oz of castor oil at 16:00 hrs
  • Liquid dinner, you may drink water up until midnight.

On the day of the exam:

  • Come in a fasting state.

Gastroduodenal Series X-Ray: 6-hr fasting period

Gastrointestinal Series X-Ray: 6-hr fasting period

Urethrogram X-Ray: 2-hr fasting period

NOTE: Please advise if you are or suspect to be pregnant or breastfeeding, before performing this test.

NOTE: In order to undergo the Hysterosalpingogram, it is recommended that you make a previous appointment through the on-line chat or PBX: 24293500.