Past Procedures

Many of the procedures of the past have been replaced with new procedures or endoscopies

Procedure

 Replaced by Advantage
IVP CT with contrast CT is much more sensitive and provides additional information.
Skull x-rays CT CT is much more sensitive and provides additional information.
Sinus x-rays CT CT is much more sensitive and provides additional information.
Cholecystogram Ultrasound and Hida nuclear scan Simpler procedure.
Myelogram MRI MRI is much more sensitive and easier to perform. Non-invasive. No contrast allergy.
Bronchogram CT Much simpler procedure.
Upper and Lower GI Endoscopy Ability to biopsy and remove or cauterize the lesion.