Procedures
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General X-ray
To make an X-ray image of bones, short X-ray pulses illuminate the body or limb with radiographic film placed behind it. Any bones that are present absorb most of the photons from the X-ray, when the film is developed the image is able to be seen in contrasting colours. The bone appears as a white shade, while any soft tissue or fracture will appear as a light grey or white shade.
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Orthopantomogram (OPG)
An Orthopantomogram or OPG is a dental x-ray. The breakdown of the word literally means, Ortho (as in Orthodontics or teeth) Pan (panorama of all teeth in one image) and Tomogram (a type of x-ray format).
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Barium swallow / meal
The barium swallow allows for images and examination of the oesophagus. The barium meal test produces images of the stomach. It is not unusual for both tests to be performed together. An x-ray of the area being studied is taken, the barium substance appears white on an x-ray, assisting in detection of any abnormal or irregular elements.
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Barium enemas
A barium enema test is used to look closely at the large bowel and / or colon. The barium substance appears white on an x-ray, assisting in detection of any abnormal or irregular elements.
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Intravenous Pyleogram (IVP)
IVP is a procedure used to detect any abnormalities in the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters and bladder. This test enables us to determine if there are any problems with how the kidneys function and ensure the urinary system is functioning correctly.
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