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Digital pulsed fluoroscopy in our two suites provides the safest of dosage in the various studies done with this technique. Fluoroscopic time and dosage is recorded and transcribed for each patient. The exams performed in our patients include gastro- intestinal studies (e.g. upper GI series, etc.) genito-urinary studies (voiding cystograms) and a variety of other specialized studies including catheter placements into the gastro-intestinal tractPlease select from the choices below to read more about each of these examinations Children who have signs or symptoms of intestinal disease are often difficult to diagnose. The presentation may be vague, including epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Weight loss or diarrhea may be a more significant sign. The causes are varied and the clinical diagnosis may be very difficult. Upper GI and Small Bowel series may be of benefit. The findings related to the symptoms and signs may include GERD (reflux) gastric obstruction, ulcer disease and diffuse inflammation of the intestines, either small or large bowel. Although MRI is being used more and more for these more difficult problems, there is a role for the small -bowel series. This is a fluoroscopic exam requiring drinking of a barium water mixture. It is flavored for more compliance in the younger child. The exam may require up to 3 hours to complete. It is completed when barium has traveled to the beginning of the large intestine. At the end of the exam, fluoroscopy is usually done to evaluate the anatomy of the small intestine and it's junction with the large intestine (ileo-cecal region) Walking during the time betwen radiographs (taken about 30-45 minutes apart) hastens the completion of the study. Here are images of a normal small bowel series
           
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