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Contrast X-ray and special examinations in Graz

Appointment required

For certain medical questions, blood vessels, organs or movements are examined using contrast medium and dynamic X-ray imaging.

Book an appointment: 0316 840 90 50

Please arrange appointments by phone on 0316 840 90 50 (online booking is not available). Please mention the examination shown on your referral (e.g. “phlebography” or “video swallow study”) when you call.

Fluoroscopy room for contrast X-rays at Röntgen am Kai

Our special examinations

Your medical referral determines which examination is carried out.

  • Swallowing X-ray and video fluoroscopy

    Technical term: Videofluoroscopic swallowing study

    Appointment required

    Shows in moving X-ray images how the mouth, throat and oesophagus work together during swallowing – for example, if you have swallowing difficulties.

    View examination: Swallowing X-ray and video fluoroscopy

  • Stomach X-ray and small bowel study

    Technical term: Upper gastrointestinal (GI) series

    Appointment required

    Shows the stomach and small bowel on X-ray using a contrast medium. Your referral will state which sections are to be examined.

    View examination: Stomach X-ray and small bowel study

  • Vein X-ray

    Technical term: Phlebography

    Appointment required

    Shows the veins using a contrast medium, for example to assess the venous valves or before varicose vein surgery.

    View examination: Vein X-ray

  • Fallopian tube X-ray (patency test)

    Technical term: Hysterosalpingography (HSG)

    Appointment required

    Uses contrast medium to check whether the fallopian tubes are open – for example, as part of a fertility assessment.

    View examination: Fallopian tube X-ray (patency test)

  • Kidney X-ray with contrast

    Technical term: Excretory urography (IVP/IVU)

    Appointment required

    Shows how the kidneys, ureters and bladder excrete urine after contrast medium has been given into a vein.

    View examination: Kidney X-ray with contrast

Preparation and procedure for each examination

Each examination has its own instructions. Please note only the information for your examination – we will inform you when booking your appointment.

Swallowing X-ray and video fluoroscopy (Videofluoroscopic swallowing study)

Preparation
Please come on an empty stomach: nothing to eat for 4 hours before the examination. We always also examine the oesophagus and reflux from the stomach (reflux test with a sip of water) as part of this.
Contrast medium
Under guidance, you drink a contrast medium in small sips. It is not injected.
Lab values
No blood tests needed.
Medication
You can take your medication as usual.
Pregnancy
If you are or might be pregnant, this examination is only carried out in justified exceptional cases – please let us know beforehand.
Examination duration
The examination itself usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.

Stomach X-ray and small bowel study (Upper gastrointestinal (GI) series)

We'll go through how to prepare when you book your appointment.

Vein X-ray (Phlebography)

Preparation
You don't need to fast. Please have a light meal beforehand and drink enough fluids – this is easier on your circulation.
Contrast medium
The contrast medium is usually given through a vein on the top of the foot.
Lab values
If you have a known kidney condition, we'll need your current creatinine or GFR level; if you have a thyroid condition, we'll need your TSH level. Please contact your GP for this before the examination.
Medication
You can usually continue taking metformin (for diabetes); it's only paused for 48 hours, after discussion, if kidney function is severely reduced (eGFR under 30). Take blood thinners as usual. Please bring a current list of your medications.
Pregnancy
This examination is not carried out during pregnancy. It is also not possible if you have a known contrast medium allergy or an overactive thyroid.
Examination duration
Including consultation and preparation, around 30 to 45 minutes.

In detail: Vein X-ray (Phlebography)

Fallopian tube X-ray (patency test) (Hysterosalpingography (HSG))

Preparation
The appointment takes place in the first half of your cycle, after your period has ended and before ovulation (around day 7 to 12 of your cycle). Please call to book an appointment on the first day of your period. You don't need to fast.
Contrast medium
The contrast medium is given through a thin catheter via the cervix into the uterus – not into a vein.
Lab values
Usually none. If you have a thyroid condition, please bring your current TSH level.
Medication
For cramp-like discomfort, taking your usual painkiller about an hour beforehand can help – but only if you tolerate it well. Take your other medications as usual.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy must be reliably ruled out. For this reason, the examination takes place during the first half of the menstrual cycle. It is not carried out if there is acute inflammation in the pelvis or a known allergy to contrast medium.
Examination duration
The examination itself usually takes 15 to 30 minutes.

Kidney X-ray with contrast (Excretory urography (IVP/IVU))

Preparation
Please come on an empty stomach (don't eat anything for 5 hours beforehand) and avoid food that causes bloating the day before. Drinking still water is allowed and recommended. Please empty your bladder immediately before the examination.
Contrast medium
An iodine-based contrast medium is injected into a vein in the arm.
Lab values
If you have a known kidney condition, we need your current creatinine or GFR value; if you have a thyroid condition, we need your TSH value. Please contact your GP about this before the examination. If you have a known contrast medium allergy or an overactive thyroid, the examination cannot be carried out.
Medication
You can usually continue taking metformin (for diabetes); it's only paused for 48 hours, after discussion, if kidney function is severely reduced (eGFR under 30). Take blood thinners as usual. Please bring a current list of your medications.
Pregnancy
This examination is not carried out during pregnancy.
Examination duration
About 30 to 45 minutes, as several images are taken a few minutes apart. An additional image may sometimes be needed later.

How much radiation exposure is involved?

The radiation dose depends, among other things, on the area examined, the number of images taken, body build, the equipment and the examination protocol. We are happy to answer any questions you may have before the examination.

Pregnancy: If you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant, please let us know before the examination.

Arrange an appointment for contrast X-ray

Appointment required

An appointment is required for this examination.

Arrange an appointment for contrast X-ray: 0316 840 90 50

Please arrange appointments by phone on 0316 840 90 50 (online booking is not available). Please mention the examination shown on your referral (e.g. “phlebography” or “video swallow study”) when you call.