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What is an Aorta Ultrasound and what does it do? An ultrasound of the abdominal aorta is a non-invasive, painless test that uses high-frequency sound waves to image the “aorta,” the main blood vessel leading away from the heart. Below are some common indications for abdominal aorta ultrasounds. Screening for aneurysm for patients with medical…

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What is a Colonic Transit Study and what does it do? A Colonic Transit Study is used by your doctor to diagnose severe constipation or other colon disorders. You will be given a tablet (Jackson Hospital uses Sitzmarks® brand) to swallow. The tablet contains tiny plastic rings that will pass naturally through the digestive tract…

What is a Therapeutic Joint Injection and what does it do? Therapeutic joint injections are a minimally invasive treatment option used to relieve pain caused by inflammatory joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and gout. Corticosteroids, used to reduce inflammation and minimize pain as a result, are injected into the affected joint. This…

What is a Lymphoscintigraphy Scan and what does it do? Helps to determine presence of metastatic invasion to the lymph nodes. Localizes the sentinel nodes to which the cancer may drain. Who performs the test? The Lymphoscintigraphy Scan will be performed by a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Technologist is certified by the NMTCB (Nuclear…

What is a Stereotactic Breast Biopsy and what does it do? Lumps or abnormalities in the breast are often detected by physical examination, mammography, or other imaging studies. However, it is not always possible to tell from these imaging tests whether a growth is non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous. A breast biopsy is performed to remove…