X-Ray - Uses Of X-ray In Medicine

Uses Of X-Ray in Medicine

Chest X-ray:

•  Used to identify lung diseases.
•  Pneumonia, lung cancer, fluid collection (Pulmonary Odema) in the lungs

Abdominal X-ray

•  Detection of obstruction of the intestine (Ileus)
•  Presence of air in the abdominal organs through abnormal communications
•  Fluid collection in the abdominal cavity (Ascites)
• Identification of stones in the gallbladder
•  Detection of stones in the urinary system (Certain forms of stones would require ultrasound examination)

Real time imaging

•  Angiography
•  Contrast studies of hollow organs (small or large intestine)
•  Angioplasty
•  Surgical Interventions involving the blood vessels, urinary system, skeletal system