Fluoroscopy

Fluoroscopy (), informally referred to as "fluoro", is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. In its primary application of medical imaging, a fluoroscope () allows a surgeon to see the internal structure and function of a patient, so that the pumping action of the heart or the motion of swallowing, for example, can be watched. This is useful for both diagnosis and therapy and occurs in general radiology, interventional radiology, and image-guided surgery.

radiographs used to examine abnormalities of the colon

Photofluorography (sometimes called just fluorography) is photography of X-ray images from a fluorescent screen. It is commonly used in some countries for chest X-ray screening, e.g. to diagnose tuberculosis (see Abreugraphy for more information on such usage of this technique).

radiographs used to examine abnormalities of the digestive system excluding the colon

Defecography (also known as proctography, defecating/defecation proctography, evacuating/evacuation proctography or dynamic rectal examination) is a type of medical radiological imaging in which the mechanics of a patient's defecation are visualized in real time using a fluoroscope. The anatomy and function of the anorectum and pelvic floor can be dynamically studied at various stages during defecation.

fluoroscope

tuberculosis screening technique