About Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy is a safe imaging technique that takes live x-ray images of the body by passing a continuous x-ray beam through the structure being studied. The x-ray images appear on a video screen in real time, which allows the radiologist to see how well the structure is functioning. Fluoroscopy is especially useful in diagnosing problems of the digestive tract, kidneys and gallbladder. C-arm Fluoroscopy is also used in pain management procedures and radiological intervention to observe the action of instrument being used to either diagnose or treat the patient.

NYU Medical at Columbus is equipped with one of the best fluoroscopy systems available today in the world. Using our fluoroscopy machine, the procedures are fast and the x-rays are targeted to the area of interest in a small beam, preventing scatter radiation to other parts of the body.