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Radiology and Imaging procedures, page 1 of 2

20 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Ankle radiography to Neck CT. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.

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Ankle radiography

Use of an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of ankle joint. Our Radiology and Imaging team performs ankle radiography and explains each step beforehand.

As a diagnostic service, ankle radiography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035074 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Barium swallow radiograph procedure

About this service. A contrast-enhanced radiographic study commonly used to assess structural characteristics of the entire esophagus.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035082 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure › radiograph imaging with contrast dye.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Clinical imaging procedure

Any technology or method that aids in the visualization of any biological process, cell, tissue or organ for use in screening, diagnosis, surgical procedures or therapy. Our Radiology and Imaging team performs clinical imaging procedure and explains each step beforehand.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000005 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Clinical imaging procedure by system

Visualization of a particular body system, organ, or cell type using a variety of imaging techniques for use in screening, diagnosis, surgical procedures or therapy. This page describes clinical imaging procedure by system and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

As a diagnostic service, clinical imaging procedure by system helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001212 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Computed tomography procedure

A method of examining structures within the body by scanning them with X rays and using a computer to construct a series of cross-sectional scans along a single axis. This page describes computed tomography procedure and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

As a diagnostic service, computed tomography procedure helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000571 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Contrast-enhanced computed tomography procedure

A diagnostic procedure using computed tomography (CT) in which a radiocontrast is administered in order to increase the contrast between a lesion and the normal surrounding structures. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers contrast-enhanced computed tomography procedure through Radiology and Imaging.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0020030 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › computed tomography procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound procedure

Ultrasound imaging following the administration of a microbubble contrast agent. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers contrast-enhanced ultrasound procedure through Radiology and Imaging.

As a diagnostic service, contrast-enhanced ultrasound procedure helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000138 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Craniovertebral junction MRI

A medical examination performed using of magnetic resonance imaging to image the cervicomedullary junction, i.e., the region that spans the lower brainstem and upper cervical spinal cord. This page describes craniovertebral junction MRI and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

As a diagnostic service, craniovertebral junction MRI helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0020037 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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CT urogram

Computed tomography (CT) examination of the kidneys, ureters and bladder following administration of intravenous contrast material. This page describes CT urogram and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035083 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › computed tomography procedure › CT by site.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Defecography

Is an imaging procedure often using a specific contrast dye for evaluation of pelvic floor, anorectal muscle contractions and relaxation (sphincters), and certain structural abnormalities. Our Radiology and Imaging team performs defecography and explains each step beforehand.

As a diagnostic service, defecography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035039 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › clinical imaging procedure by system.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Dental radiography

Use of an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of teeth. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers dental radiography through Radiology and Imaging.

As a diagnostic service, dental radiography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001315 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Doppler ultrasonography

An application of diagnostic ultrasound used to detect moving blood cells or other moving structures and measure their direction and speed of movement. The Doppler effect is used to evaluate movement by measuring changes in frequency of the echoes reflected from moving structures. Our Radiology and Imaging team performs Doppler ultrasonography and explains each step beforehand.

As a diagnostic service, Doppler ultrasonography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0009008 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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More specific services

Used to diagnose

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Duplex ultrasound with color flow imaging

A form of Doppler ultrasound examination that examines blood vessels and blood flow. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers duplex ultrasound with color flow imaging through Radiology and Imaging.

As a diagnostic service, duplex ultrasound with color flow imaging helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035119 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure › Doppler ultrasonography.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging procedure

About this service. The principle of functional MRI imaging is to take a series of images of an organ in quick succession and to statistically analyze the images for differences among them. Most commonly used in studies of brain function.

As a diagnostic service, functional magnetic resonance imaging procedure helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001000 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Hand radiography

Use of an imaging test that uses small amounts of radiation to produce pictures of manus. This page describes hand radiography and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

As a diagnostic service, hand radiography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0035001 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › radiograph imaging procedure › upper limb radiography.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Magnetic resonance imaging procedure

About this service. Imaging that uses radiofrequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide amazingly clear and detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. The technique is valuable for the diagnosis of many pathologic conditions, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, and joint and musculoskeletal disorders.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000424 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) utilizes clinical MR scanners to noninvasively quantify in vivo brain biochemical metabolites, including N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA), creatine (Cr), choline (Cho), glutamate and glutamine (Glx), and myo-inositol (mI). This page describes magnetic resonance spectroscopy and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0020033 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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MRI of the abdomen

About this service. A medical examination performed using of magnetic resonance imaging to image the abdomen.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000426 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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MRI of the placenta

A medical examination performed using of magnetic resonance imaging to image the placenta. This page describes MRI of the placenta and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.

This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001302 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › magnetic resonance imaging procedure.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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Neck CT

The use of computed tomography to produce images of structures of the neck. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers neck CT through Radiology and Imaging.

As a diagnostic service, neck CT helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.

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Classification

Service type: diagnostic.

Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010315 (Medical Action Ontology).

Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › computed tomography procedure › CT by site.

Specialty: Radiology and Imaging

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Used to diagnose

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