Fluoroscopy is a real-time imaging technique using X-rays to visualize internal body movements and diagnose conditions related to the gastrointestinal tract and diaphragm.
Fluoroscopy Highlights
Fluoroscopy provides a “movie” of X-ray images in real-time.It helps visualize swallowing motions and diaphragm movement useful for diagnosing swallowing difficulties with barium swallow tests conducted in specialized labs like cath labs or CAM. Identifies pathologies in the esophagus, stomach, and intestines allows assessment of movement disorders in gastrointestinal tract valuable tool for diagnosing diaphragmatic issues.