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(barium enema) X-ray images of the colon and rectum obtained after injection of baruim into the rectum
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X-ray images of the colon and rectum obrained after injection of barium into the rectum.
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(CT) computed tomography
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A series of x-ray images are taken in multiple views (especially cross section).
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(EUS) endoscopic ultrasonography
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Use of an endoscope combined with ultrasound to examine the organs of gastrointestinal tract
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(KUB) kidneys, ureters, and bladder
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X-ray examination of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder (WITHOUT CONTRAST)
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(LFTs) liver function tests
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Tests for the presence of enzymes and bilirubin in blood
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(MRI) magnetic resonance imaging
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Magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body.
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(MRI) magnetic resonance imaging
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Changing magnetic field produces images of the kidney and surrounding structures in three planes of the body
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(RP) retrograde pyelogram
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X-ray imaging of the renal pelvis and ureters after injection of the contrast through a urinary catheter into the ureters from the bladder
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(VCUG) voiding cystourethrogram
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X-ray record of the urinary bladder and urethra
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abdominal ultrasonography
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sound waves beamed into the abdomen produce and image of abdominal viscera
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cholangiography
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X-ray examination of the biliary system performed after injection of contrast into the bile ducts.
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cystoscopy
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Direct visualization of the urethra and urinary bladder with an endoscope (cystoscope)
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dialysis
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process of separating nitrogenous waste materials from the blood
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gastric bypass or bariatric surgery
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reducing the size of the stomach and diverting food to the jejunum (gastrojejunostomy)
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gastrointestinal endoscopy
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visual examination of the gastrointestinal tract usng an endoscope.
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laparoscopy
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visual (endoscopic) examination of the abdomen with a laparoscope inserted through small incisions in the abdomen
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lithotripsy
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urinary tract stones are crushed
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livery biopsy
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removal of liver tissue for microscopic examination
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nasogastric intubation
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insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomack
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paracentesis (abdominocentesis)
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surgical puncture to remove fluid from the abdomen
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renal angiography
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X-ray examination of the blood vessels of the kidney
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renal angioplasty
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dilation of narrowed areas in renal arteries
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renal biopsy
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removal of kiney tissue for microscopic examination
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renal transplantation
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surgical transfer of a kidney from a donor to a recipient
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stool culture
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Test for microorganisms present in feces
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stool guaiac test or Hemoccult test
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Test to detect occult (hidden) blood in feces
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ultrasonography
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Imaging of urinary tract structures using high-frequency
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upper gastrointestinal series
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x-ray images of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine obtained after administering barium by mouth
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urinary catheter
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passage of a flexible, tubular instrument through the urethra into the urinary bladder
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