Medical Imaging
General Diagnostic Radiography

Our General Diagnostic area utilizes CR (Computed Radiography) and DR (Direct Radiography) Digital Technology for routine x-ray procedures of the spine, abdomen, chest, pelvis and extremities. The most common procedures are described below.

X-Rays
Diagnostic Radiography of the Breast

X-Rays of Spine, Abdomen, Chest, Pelvis and Extremities

Why This Procedure is Done: You may be asked to have any of these procedures done if you are having problems with pain, swelling, edema, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, or any other symptoms.

Preparation: No preparation is needed before the procedure.

How the Procedure is Performed: How the procedure is performed depends on the type of procedure.

How Long the Procedure Takes: The amount of time varies depending on the procedure.

Diagnostic Radiography of the Breast

Why This Procedure is Done: Breast needle localizations are done prior to surgery to localize a breast lesion or calcifications.

Preparation: No preparation is needed before the procedure.

How the Procedure is Performed: The day of the procedure you will be admitted to the hospital as an ambulatory care patient. A Radiologist places a needle in your breast to localize a lesion or calcifications and a mammogram is taken to visualize the area for the surgeon.

How Long the Procedure Takes: Please allow 60 minutes for your appointment.

3/2/2007