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Angiography (AN-jee-AW-gruh-fee)
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Definition: An x-ray that uses dye to detect bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Most useful when the patient is bleeding acutely.

Also Known as: Abdominal Angiography, Celiac and mesenteric arteriography

Common Misspellings: Angiografy

Related Resources:

How Is Bleeding in the Digestive Tract Diagnosed?
A brief explanation of this test.

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Abdominal Angiography
More complete information about this test arranged in tables.

Topic: Angiography
In depth information about this type of x-ray.


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