X - Ray Abdomen Invertogram near me in Faizabad

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Abdomen Invertogram in Faizabad

What is X - Ray Abdomen Invertogram in Faizabad?

X - Ray Abdomen Invertogram is a type of abdominal x-ray which is used to find the extent of anal or rectal atresia in babies. Atresia is a condition in which an orifice or passage in the body is closed or absent.

This test is performed by the doctor to diagnose imperforate anus (anal opening is not developed properly) in the new borns and to diagnose esophageal atresia (birth defect which affects the food pipe and the gut) in babies.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Abdomen Invertogram in Faizabad

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Abdomen Invertogram in Faizabad

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.