Gastrointestinal Imaging

Gastrointestinal imaging helps your doctor visualise your digestive tract. Different tests are used to evaluate different areas and symptoms.

Common Studies Include:

🩺 Contrast Studies (Fluoroscopy):

• Barium Swallow: Examines the esophagus and stomach.
• Small Bowel Follow-Through: Tracks the journey of contrast through the small intestine.
• Enema (Barium or Contrast): Evaluates the large intestine/colon.

🔍 Advanced Cross-Sectional Imaging:

• CT Colonography: A CT scan that provides detailed 3D images of the colon, often used for polyp detection.
• MR Enterography: An MRI scan specifically optimized to evaluate the small intestine, excellent for assessing inflammation (e.g., Crohn’s disease).
• CT Enterography: A CT scan providing detailed images of the small bowel wall and surrounding structures.

These are diagnostic tools, not treatments. The choice of scan—whether a simple contrast study or a complex CT/MR—is made by your referring doctor and the radiologist doctor based on your specific symptoms, medical history, and the clinical question that needs answering.If you have ongoing digestive issues, the first step is a consultation with your healthcare provider to determine the most appropriate diagnostic path for you.