Introduction X-ray examination in the child is understood to be the taking of an X-ray image using X-rays for the diagnosis of specific diseases. X-rays are particularly suitable for assessing bony structures. Soft tissues such as the organs become more visible through an ultrasound examination or an MRI. In children, however, there are a few … X-ray examination of the child
Procedure In pediatric radiology departments there are specially trained assistants who are familiar with the radiation protection regulations and make the examination as pleasant as possible by dealing with children on a daily basis. As a rule, parents are informed in advance about the course of the respective X-ray examination. Depending on the part of … Procedure | X-ray examination of the child
What are the alternatives? Alternative imaging methods are mainly ultrasound and MRI. However, both are more suitable for the examination of soft tissues such as organs and less for the assessment of bones. In very young children, however, much of the skeleton is not yet ossified and still consists of cartilage. This means that ultrasound … What are the alternatives? | X-ray examination of the child
Definition The X-ray examination of the thorax (medical term: thorax), usually referred to as X-ray thorax, is a frequently performed standard examination. It is used to assess various organs such as the lungs, heart or ribs. For this purpose, the thorax is x-rayed with a relatively small amount of X-rays and pictures are taken. During … X-ray of the thorax (chest X-ray)
Preparation for the examination Before the actual examination, the upper body must usually be undressed. Any kind of jewelry on the upper body should also be removed. Shortly before the chest X-ray is taken, the staff leaves the room where the X-ray is performed. The image itself then only takes a few milliseconds. Afterwards, the … Preparation for the examination | X-ray of the thorax (chest X-ray)
Is the radiation exposure dangerous? The radiation exposure from a chest X-ray is relatively low and comparable to the radiation exposure from a transatlantic flight. Therefore, the examination is usually not directly dangerous. Nevertheless, the possible benefits should always be weighed against the potential damage. Superfluous and too frequent X-rays should be avoided, as otherwise … Is the radiation exposure dangerous? | X-ray of the thorax (chest X-ray)
Definition Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland is a radiological (more precisely: nuclear medical) examination for the functional diagnosis of the organ. Unlike ultrasound or sectional imaging, it does not show the structure, but rather the activity and thus the hormone production. For this purpose, a substance is added to the blood, which accumulates in the … Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
Procedure The scintigraphy of the thyroid gland can be performed on an outpatient basis in a radiology practice or in the thyroid outpatient department of a radiology clinic. It is not necessary to be admitted to hospital for the examination. First, the doctor injects a liquid containing the radioactive substance into a vein, usually on … Procedure | Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
Cancer Whether a cancerous disease is present cannot be determined by scintigraphy of the thyroid gland. It can only give clues. If, for example, a thyroid node that is palpable or discovered by ultrasound shows only weak activity in the scintigraphy (cold node), it may be a cancer. In order to gain information, a so-called … Cancer | Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
Risks Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland is a very low-risk examination. The radiation exposure is quite low. Only pregnant women are at risk, as malformations of the child can occur. Therefore, pregnancy speaks against a scintigraphy. There is no danger for people with a so-called iodine allergy. This is an allergy that is not directed … Risks | Scintigraphy of the thyroid gland
How does the examination work? The examination method according to Sellink is also known as enteroclysma or double contrast examination of the small intestine according to Sellink. It is used to visualize the small intestine and thus to detect various intestinal diseases. The patient must be fasting and have taken laxatives beforehand, otherwise the bowel … Examination of the small intestine according to Sellink
Examination after Sellink in MRT The Sellink examination method can also be performed using CT. In this case, the patient must also be fasting and have had a discharge before the bowel can be assessed. He receives contrast medium via a probe and is then pushed into the CT, which takes sectional images of the … Examination after Sellink in MRT | Examination of the small intestine according to Sellink
