Radiograph/ X-ray

A radiograph is a quick and painless investigation used to visualise the inside of your body by exposure to radiation (X-rays).  Although in vascular surgery they have largely been superseded by the greater information attained from a CT or MRI scan, there remain occasions where a standard radiograph provides sufficient information to guide further investigations and/or treatment.  In addition, radiographs are often incorporated into follow-up surveillance protocols for patients in whom a stent has been inserted.