Fluoroscopy Treatment in India
About Fluoroscopy
Key Highlights
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Provides real-time, dynamic imaging of internal body functions and motion.Enables precise guidance for minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic procedures.Often reduces the need for more invasive exploratory surgery.Can be used for both diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic interventions in a single session.Generally involves lower radiation exposure compared to some other imaging techniques when performed by an expert.
Who is this surgery for?
- Guiding the placement of catheters, stents, or other devices during angioplasty or embolization.
- Evaluating swallowing function (modified barium swallow) or gastrointestinal motility (barium studies).
- Assisting in orthopedic surgeries to visualize joint movement and alignment of fractures.
- Performing pain management injections, such as epidural or nerve blocks, with pinpoint accuracy.
- Diagnosing and treating blockages in blood vessels or the biliary system.
- Conducting hysterosalpingography to assess the uterus and fallopian tubes.
How to prepare
- Inform your doctor about all medications, allergies, and if there is any chance of pregnancy.
- Fasting for several hours may be required if the procedure involves the digestive system.
- You may be asked to wear a hospital gown and remove jewelry or metal objects.
- A contrast agent (dye) may be administered orally, intravenously, or via enema, depending on the area being examined.
- For some procedures, sedation or local anesthesia will be administered; arrange for someone to drive you home afterward.
Risks & possible complications
- Exposure to ionizing radiation, though the dose is carefully minimized.
- Allergic reaction to the iodinated contrast material, ranging from mild to severe.
- Infection or bleeding at the site of catheter insertion for interventional procedures.
- Kidney injury (contrast-induced nephropathy) in patients with pre-existing kidney conditions.
- Rare complications specific to the procedure, such as perforation during a GI study or blood vessel damage.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Most diagnostic fluoroscopy procedures require no specific recovery; you can resume normal activities immediately.
- For interventional procedures, you will be monitored in a recovery area for a few hours to check for any immediate complications.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the contrast material from your system, if used.
- Keep the insertion site clean and dry if a catheter was used, and watch for signs of infection like redness or swelling.
- Follow any specific post-procedure instructions from your radiologist regarding medication, activity, or follow-up appointments.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
0-2 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering fluoroscopy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with radiology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for fluoroscopy compare across other countries where we have data.
Pooja Smith, a 42-year-old graphic designer...
Pooja Smith, a 42-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had been struggling with persistent, unexplained abdominal pain and difficulty swallowing for months. Her primary care physician, after routine tests showed nothing conclusive, referred her to a gastroenterologist. The specialist, suspecting a possible motility disorder like achalasia, recommended a fluoroscopic swallowing study (video esophagram). Pooja was nervous, fearing a serious diagnosis and the unknown procedure. During the fluoroscopy, she stood before the machine and drank a barium solution while the radiologist watched real-time X-ray images of her esophagus. The staff were reassuring, explaining each step. The procedure was quick and painless, though the barium tasted chalky. The results clearly showed a narrowing at the bottom of her esophagus, confirming achalasia. While the diagnosis was daunting, Pooja felt immense relief at finally having an answer after months of uncertainty. She was referred for a minimally invasive treatment (POEM procedure) with a clear plan forward, transforming her anxiety into hope.
Radiologists for Fluoroscopy
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