A Sialogram is a fluoroscopy test of the salivary ducts. It shows salivary duct stones or narrowing. Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.5 mSv, similar to about 2 weeks to 2 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Salivary duct stones or narrowing.
Recurrent salivary gland swelling.
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.5 mSv, similar to about 2 weeks to 2 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
30 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Fluoroscopy
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a sialography show?
Salivary duct stones or narrowing.
Why is a sialography done?
Recurrent salivary gland swelling.
How do I prepare for a sialography?
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Does a sialography use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.5 mSv, similar to about 2 weeks to 2 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a sialography take?
30 minutes
Sialogram किन गरिन्छ?
Recurrent salivary gland swelling.
Sialogram का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Preparation depends on the study (fasting or bowel preparation). Tell staff if pregnant.
Sialogram गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose 0.1 to 0.5 mSv, similar to about 2 weeks to 2 months of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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