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| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) about General and Intervential Radiology Q: What is an IVP? Q: Why am I having an IVP? Q: What is a fluoroscopy? Q: What is a hysterosalpinography (HSG)? |
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| What is an IVP? An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray procedure that includes injecting a contrast agent into a vein to more clearly view the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. Why am I having an IVP? IVP’s are performed for several reasons: • To identify problems with the execretory system (kidneys, ureters and bladder) • To diagnose the damage associated with hypertension and kidney disease • To determine the cause of flank pain often associated with stones in the kidneys or urinary tract. • To pinpoint the source of blood in the urine • To evaluate tumors or polycystic kidney disease • To assess the damage caused by an abdominal injury What is a fluoroscopy? A fluoroscopy is an X-Ray procedure that uses a computer monitor rather than traditional plates and film. Live, moving images are viewed on screen to enable a physician or technician to visualize the organs in motion. Fluoroscopy is also used to diagnose digestive disorders, allowing the doctor to observe the passage of matter through the system. This procedure is also known as a GI (gastrointestinal) Series. For an Upper GI Series, barium is ingested to help visualize ulcers, tumors, hiatal hernias, scarring, blockages, and other abnormalities of stomach and esophagus. For a Lower GI Series (also known as a barium enema) barium is introduced directly into the colon to help identify abnormal growths, ulcers, polyps, diverticuli, and colon cancer in the large intestine. What is a hysterosalpingography (HSG)? A hysterosalpingography, or HSG, is an X-ray procedure that focuses on the female reproductive system. During an HSG, a contrast medium is injected into the uterus and fallopian tubes, allowing easier identification of structural problems that may be the root cause of infertility, miscarriages or excessively painful menstruation. |
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