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Why choose Geisinger for fluoroscopy?

Fluoroscopy is a real-time imaging technology that lets your care team see motion inside your body as it happens. As X-rays pass through the body, images appear on a monitor showing movement of a body part, an instrument or contrast dye. That makes it especially useful for evaluating the function of the skeletal, digestive, urinary, respiratory and reproductive systems.

Doctors use fluoroscopy in a range of procedures, from barium studies of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to guiding catheters through blood vessels and placing stents. For some tests, doctors put a contrast medium like iodine or barium into the body to see greater detail in images.

Once you have an order from your doctor, you can schedule your test MyChart.

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FAQs

What’s fluoroscopy?

Fluoroscopy is a real-time imaging technology that uses X-rays to allow physicians to observe anatomy and motion inside the body, whether that's a body part moving, an instrument being guided or contrast dye flowing through your system.

What do you use fluoroscopy for?

Fluoroscopy helps doctors evaluate organ function and guides them during certain procedures, including barium GI studies, cardiac catheterization, angiograms, stent placement and joint replacement surgery.

What’s contrast medium, and why do you use it?

For some fluoroscopy tests, your doctor may introduce a contrast medium, such as iodine or barium, into your body. It shows up clearly on the images, providing greater detail about what's happening inside.

Fluoroscopy at Geisinger 

When your doctor needs to see inside your body as it moves, fluoroscopy delivers. And here, you'll find:

  • In-house interpretation: Our radiology specialists work with your care team, sharing imaging results so everyone has what they need to move forward.
  • The latest technology: Our fluoroscopy equipment provides detailed, real-time images that help guide procedures accurately and safely.
  • Coordinated care: Your imaging connects to your health record, keeping your whole care team in the loop and guiding all the care that follows.
  • Trusted care close to home: With locations in central and northeastern Pennsylvania, you won't have to travel far for the care you need and the convenience you want.