When is an MRI contrast agent necessary? An MRI without contrast medium is largely risk-free, but is not sufficient for all questions. Whenever questionable tissue is shown in similar shades of gray, the use of a contrast agent makes sense. This is the case, for example, when examining suspicious foci in the spleen, pancreas or … MRI (Contrast Agent): Benefits and Risks
Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) is part of the examination spectrum of nuclear medicine. Its purpose is to assess metabolism and thus function in various organ systems. This is made possible by means of a radiopharmaceutical administered to the patient, the distribution of which in the body is made visible in the form of cross-sectional … Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Sialendoscopy is an ENT medical diagnostic and therapeutic procedure for visualization and treatment of ductal systems of the large cephalic salivary gland. An indication for endoscopy arises primarily when salivary stones are suspected. The procedure is also popular for recurrent salivary gland swelling. What is sialendoscopy? Sialendoscopy is an ENT diagnostic and therapeutic procedure used … Sialendoscopy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Imaging procedure is a generic term for various apparative diagnostic methods in medicine. Commonly used imaging methods are X-ray and ultrasound diagnosis. What is an imaging procedure? Imaging procedure is a generic term for various apparative diagnostic methods in medicine. Commonly used imaging methods are X-ray and ultrasound diagnosis. In almost all medical specialties, various … Imaging: Treatment, Effects & Risks
In order to be able to implement special medical examination procedures sensibly and as efficiently as possible for the persons concerned, various aids are required. These chemical substances include, in particular, the so-called contrast media. What are contrast agents? Contrast agents are used in ultrasound and X-ray diagnostics as well as in magnetic resonance imaging. … Contrast Media: Effect, Uses & Risks
Myelography is a radiological diagnostic procedure used to visualize the spatial relationships in the spinal canal. Due to non-invasive diagnostic procedures such as computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, myelography has lost importance. However, it is often used as an additional diagnostic procedure for specific problems, especially spinal root compression syndromes. What is myelography? This … Myelography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Periradicular therapy (PRT) is an injection used to treat pain around the nerve roots of the spine. Back pain is common and often chronic. Here, PRT promises a pain-relieving or pain-relieving option, depending on the cause of the back pain. What is periradicular therapy? Periradicular therapy involves using an imaging procedure – usually CT – … Periradicular Therapy: Treatment, Effects & Risks
As an independent medical discipline, radiology supports both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes through the pictorial representation of body structures. The spectrum ranges from classic X-rays and sonography to complex cross-sectional imaging procedures such as CT or MRI. With its various examination methods, some of which are also supported by contrast media, radiology offers the possibility … Radiology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
A radiologist works in a medical field that uses electromagnetic radiation and/or mechanical waves to make diagnoses. For scientific purposes, as well as in the field of research, radiology is used. What is a radiologist? Radiologists work in various subfields such as diagnostic radiology, which is divided into neuroradiology and pediatric radiology. Radiation therapy and … Radiologist: Diagnosis, Treatment & Choice of Doctor
Discography is used for chronic deep-seated back pain that allows conclusions to be drawn about discogenic (disc-related) causes. Under X-ray guidance, degenerative changes in the disc are visualized using a contrast agent. What is discography? Discography (also discography) is a radiographic diagnostic procedure used to visualize intervertebral discs (discus or discus intervertebralis) using a contrast … Discography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Since Etienne-Jules Marey and Auguste Chauveau developed cardiac catheterization in the period between 1861 and 1863, many risky cardiac surgeries have become unnecessary, which is not only gentler for patients but also offers many advantages from a health economic point of view. What is cardiac catheterization? Cardiac catheterization is minimally invasive, meaning the entire procedure … Cardiac Catheterization: Treatment, Effects & Risks
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