Very low doses of radiation are used. It is the most commonly used and oldest imaging method today. The developments over the century did not change the basic principle, but helped to increase the image quality. The radiation dose taken during the shooting was reduced and protection from radiation was provided.
Common areas of use are bones, joints, lungs and abdomen.
How to prepare for the review?
No preliminary preparation is required for examinations such as bones, joints and lungs.
Abdominal examinations may require preliminary preparation such as fasting and sometimes use of laxatives before the examination.
How is x-ray examination done?
A very low dose of X-ray is sent to the area to be examined. The beam that passes through the body is taken digitally and converted into an image in computers.
The examination time is very short and is usually limited to a few minutes.
Is anything noticeable during the inspection?
X-ray examination is a painless and very short examination. The patient is not expected to feel anything.
What are the investigation risks?
After the examination, there is no radiation left on the patient. Radiation doses used for medical purposes have no significant side effects.
Before the examination, technicians and doctors should be informed about pregnancy and pregnancy suspicion.
