Introduction: Fluoroscopy plays an important role in pediatric diagnostic imaging. However, its use has been replaced by other imaging modalities for some applications. While fluoroscopy offers dynamic evaluations of the airway, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary system, multiple barriers exist. It is an operator-dependent modality that requires expertise and additional training. Furthermore, concerns for radiation exposure and lower reimbursement rates exist, which add safety and financial disincentives. This educational exhibit provides a side-by-side comparison of traditional fluoroscopic studies and their replacement modalities. Fluoroscopy applications and their alternatives: Respiratory system: Foreign body aspiration: Radiography or CT Tracheomalacia: CT Diaphragmatic motion: Ultrasound or MRI Gastrointestinal Tract: Esophageal foreign body: Radiography Gastrostomy tube dislodgement: Radiography Upper GI (Malrotation and volvulus): Ultrasound Enema for intussusception reduction: Ultrasound guided reduction Enema for Hirschsprung diagnosis: Contrast radiograph Urinary Tract: Voiding cystourethrograms (VCUG): Contrast-enhanced vesicourethrosonography (CeVUS) Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2024 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2024

Authors: De Leon-benedetti Laura, Lazarte Claudia, Miranda Schaeubinger Monica, Miliard Derbew Hermon, Jalloul Mohammad, Otero Hansel

Keywords: Radiology, Fluoroscopy