The Radiological Diagnostic Center of Casa di Cura Pio XI includes, among others, Traditional Radiology, the best-known method of Diagnostic Imaging, which uses radiation to diagnose conditions of various kinds.
Every single part of the body is usually studied from two points of view: these are called views or projections and are necessary to see precisely where any lesion is located.
You must inform the Radiologist or the Medical Radiology Technician of a pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. In this case, the X-ray should only be performed if it is absolutely necessary (using appropriate radiation protection systems) and cannot be replaced by other examinations that do not use X-rays.
Some radiological examinations, such as the study of the intestine or urinary tract, may involve the administration of contrast agents.
The Radiological Diagnostic Center performs the following services:
