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Fluoroscopy uses real-time X-ray imaging of internal organs. There are many reasons why your health care provider may order a fluoroscopic study. Common reasons include swallowing difficulties (barium swallow), abdominal pain (upper GI with small bowel follow through), and screening for colon cancer (barium enema) to name a few. Radiologists use the fluoroscope to help them place small needles into joints for arthrograms and to guide interventional procedures.

Patient Preparation

• Barium Swallow (no prep)
• Upper GI Series (nothing to eat or drink 12 hours before the study, except medication)
• Upper GI with Small Bowel Follow Through (nothing to eat or drink 12 hours before the study, except medication)
• Barium Enema (24 hour prep; Tridrate Kit Directions)

Fluoroscopic Services

• Five Cities Medical Imaging 
• Radiology Diagnostic Center
• Santa Maria MRI @ Digital Medical Imaging
• Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
• French Hospital Medical Center