Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a form of diagnostic radiology that enables the radiologist, with the aid of a contrast agent, to visualize the organ or area of concern via X-ray. Barium enema, Upper GI series, Small Bowel series and Intravenous Pyelography (IVP) are several examples of fluoroscopic exams. The patient stands in front of a fluoroscope (an X-ray machine that takes pictures) and drinks contrast or has dye injected into a vein in the arm or hand. The radiologist will take pictures of the organ to be studied as this contrast passes through the system. The patient may be asked to move into different positions for different pictures. When all pictures have been taken the patient is allowed to leave.

Locations

The following Crozer-Keystone hospitals offer fluoroscopy services:

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
One Medical Center Boulevard
Upland, PA 19013
Phone: 610-447-2500

Delaware County Memorial Hospital
501 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Phone: 610-284-8333

Media Medical Imaging
200 East State Street
Suite 200
Media, PA 19063
Phone: 610-627-4360

Springfield Hospital
190 West Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: 610-328-8794

Taylor Hospital
175 East Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19064
Phone: 610-595-6465