Understanding Percutaneous Gastrostomy: A Guide to the Procedure
What is a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedure? Hello, could you please provide me with information related to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedure? Thank you.
Dr. Wu Bin'an reply Radiology
Percutaneous Gastrostomy (Gastrostomy) was initially performed surgically by surgeons, but with advancements in medical technology, this procedure can now be guided by endoscopy or fluoroscopy to create a stoma in the stomach through a percutaneous approach (Percutaneous Endoscop...[Read More] Understanding Percutaneous Gastrostomy: A Guide to the Procedure
How to Care for Your Body After Radiation Imaging Tests
How to maintain radiological examinations? Hello Dr. Wu: After receiving a pathology report indicating melanoma, a series of radiological examinations such as X-rays, ultrasounds, bone scans, PET-CT, and scintigraphy are required. Will these procedures cause harm to the body, and...
Dr. Wu Bin'an reply Radiology
Dear netizen: Your question: "After being informed by the pathology report that it is melanoma, a series of radiological examinations such as X-rays, ultrasounds, bone scans, PET-CT, and scintigraphy are required. Will this cause harm to the body?" The answer is: In fac...[Read More] How to Care for Your Body After Radiation Imaging Tests
Exploring Third Medicine: Understanding Magnetic Wave Therapy in Radiology
Third Medicine Hello Dr. Wu, Recently, I have come across the theory and experiments of so-called third medicine, specifically magnetic wave therapy (authored by Dr. Lai Feng-jia, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine) and ultra-long wave magnetic health devices. The introdu...
Dr. Wu Bin'an reply Radiology
Dear Steven: Regarding your questions about "The Theory and Experiments of Magnetic Wave Therapy in Third Medicine (Author: Dr. Lai Feng-Jia, a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine) and the Ultra-Long Wave Magnetic Health Device..."! Since these topics exceed my exper...[Read More] Exploring Third Medicine: Understanding Magnetic Wave Therapy in Radiology
Do You Need Special Radiology Tests to Diagnose Kidney Stones?
Care for Special Radiological Examinations..? Is it necessary to undergo "special radiological examinations" to determine if there are urinary stones? Are there any risks associated with such examinations?
Dr. Wu Bin'an reply Radiology
Dear Meter users: The commonly used methods for diagnosing kidney, ureter, or bladder stones include the following: 1. Abdominal X-ray (KUB) 2. Ultrasound examination 3. Intravenous pyelogram (IVP) or intravenous urogram (IVU). The IVP examination, referred to as a "special ...[Read More] Do You Need Special Radiology Tests to Diagnose Kidney Stones?
Understanding Radiopharmaceuticals: Uses, Safety, and Storage
A type of medication? Are there certain special medications that contain radiation? Are they available on the market? How are they stored? What impact would they have on a normal person if ingested? Do these medications always contain radiation?
Dr. Wu Bin'an reply Radiology
To: Dear Netizens: Regarding special medications that contain radiation, they are not available on the market and can only be found in hospitals, regulated by the Atomic Energy Council. Generally speaking, "Iodine-131," used for treating thyroid cancer, is a radioactive...[Read More] Understanding Radiopharmaceuticals: Uses, Safety, and Storage
Understanding X-Ray Positions: Standing vs. Lying for Neck and Back Pain
X-ray imaging Hello Dr. Wu: A few days ago, I frequently experienced soreness in my neck and lower back. When I visited the orthopedic doctor, he advised me to get X-rays. However, I noticed that the X-ray for my neck was taken while standing, whereas the one for my lower back wa...
Dr. Wu Bin'an reply Radiology
To: Dear Netizens: Regarding the positioning for X-ray exposure, it is correct to stand for the neck and lie down for the waist and back. During radiographic examinations, there are standard exposure sites and positions, aimed at presenting the area of interest with the best imag...[Read More] Understanding X-Ray Positions: Standing vs. Lying for Neck and Back Pain
Is It Safe to Be Around Classmates Handling Radioactive Materials?
Medications I have a classmate who is in the chemical engineering department and often works with chromogenic elements. I heard that it’s easy to accidentally come into contact with them, which can be dangerous. I suddenly thought about whether it’s safe for me to be around him. ...
Dr. Wu Bin'an reply Radiology
Dear netizens, Regarding your question, the response is as follows: Generally speaking, the harmful effects of ionizing radiation on the human body can be divided into two main categories: 1. Stochastic Effects: These effects are characterized by a probability relationship bet...[Read More] Is It Safe to Be Around Classmates Handling Radioactive Materials?