Procedures

Radiologists use a variety of equipment to produce images of internal organs and bones to help them understand and treat major ailments like cancer and epilepsy. Driscoll Children's Hospital Radiology is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

CT Scan
- More powerful and provides greater clarity than a regular X-ray
Fluoroscopy
- Makes it possible to see internal organs in motion
Interventional Radiology
- Often replaces surgical procedures
MRI
- Uses a large magnet and radio waves to take pictures
Nuclear Medicine
- Provides doctors information about structure and function
Ultrasound
- Uses sound waves to study hard-to-reach areas of the body
X-ray
- Capable of showing bones, tissues or parts of organs

Contact Information

Driscoll Children's Hospital Radiology
3533 South Alameda Street
Corpus Christi, Texas 78411
1-800-DCH-LOVE
(361) 694-5240
To schedule an exam (361) 694-6132

Procedures

CT Scan

Fluoroscopy

Interventional Radiology

MRI

Nuclear Medicine

Ultrasound

X-ray

Contact Information

Common Radiology Procedures

For Patients and Parents

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