Fluoroscopy
Fluoroscopy is an x-ray procedure that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. There is a fluoroscopy room within the radiology department at both Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (HRI) and Calderdale Royal Hospital (CRH). A variety of different areas can be visualised using the fluoroscopy equipment. These include:
- Barium meals (x-ray examination of the stomach)
- Barium swallows (x-ray examination of the oesophagus)
- Small bowel meals (x-ray examination of the small intestine)
- Barium Enemas (x-ray examination of the large bowel)
- Water soluble contrast studies
In addition to these gastro-intestinal procedures, the service also performs:
- Sinography (to reveal the path of an unhealed wound sinus)
- Cystography (x-ray examination of the bladder)
- Urethrography (x-ray examination of the uretha)
- Conduitography
- Dynamic joint imaging and pain injections
- Sialography (x-ray examination of the salivary glands)
- Hysterosalpinography (x-ray examination if the fallopian tubes)
Further procedures are undertaken in collaboration with other departments:
- Video swallows (dynamic radiological examination of the swallowing mechanism involving the Speech & Language department)
- Diagnostic and interventional procedures in conjunction with the Endoscopy department - Examinations performed jointly with Endoscopy. These are mainly investigations of biliary system. They are predominately therapeutic and are done to remove biliary stones and for the insertion of biliary stents. Other procedures include the insertion of oesophageal stents and colonic stents.
Where to find us
HRI – X-ray Department, lower ground floor
CRH - X-ray Department, 1st floor main building
Who to contact to find out more
HRI X-Ray reception - 01484 342700
CRH X-ray reception - 01422 224141
Meet the team
All our Consultant Radiologists perform specialist examinations in this area. They are supported by Specialist Radiographers and Advanced Practitioners who have undertaken a Post Graduate Certificate which enables them not only to perform Barium Enema examinations but also to report on the study in conjunction with the Radiologists so providing a double reporting service to clinicians referring for such examinations.
