When your doctor prescribes a medical imaging procedure, you can rely on Stoughton Hospital to provide access to the advanced, professional diagnostic imaging technology you need, such as bone densitometry, CT scan, echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, therapeutic injections, upper GI and lower GI. Our technologists pursue extensive training to maintain certification and we partner with Madison Radiologists SC to provide the high-quality care you expect.

Medical imaging procedures available at Stoughton Hospital include:

Bone Densitometry – Using a bone densitometer, physicians can measure your bone density and follow it over time. Because low or decreasing bone density may put you at risk for osteoporosis, this technology measures the density of the spine, hip and other bones that are most common for fractures, and alerts physicians to the potential risk of an osteoporosis-related fracture.

CT Scan – Often referred to as CAT scan, Computed Tomography (CT) utilizes special x-ray equipment to obtain detailed images of the body from various angles and then creates a computer-generated cross-section of body tissues and organs. These images provide the opportunity for earlier detection and diagnosis of cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.

Echocardiography – This diagnostic test uses sound waves and Doppler imaging to make images of the heart chambers, valves and surrounding structures. The images can then be used to measure cardiac output, monitor blood flow, verify normal and abnormal valve function, and visualize the anatomy and function of the heart, as well as other tasks that assist in diagnosis and treatment of heart conditions.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) – MRI uses radiofrequency waves and a strong magnetic field rather than x-rays to provide remarkably clear and detailed pictures of internal organs and tissues. The technique has proven valuable for the diagnosis of a broad range of pathologic conditions in all parts of the body including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, and joint and musculoskeletal disorders. MRI requires specialized equipment and expertise and allows evaluation of some body structures that may not be as visible with other imaging methods.

NEW Summer 2009!  Stoughton Hospital is now offering Breast MRI. 
Breast MRI can be used to:
• Screen for cancer by detecting small lesions sometimes missed on mammograms
• Aid in detection of cancerous and non-cancerous tumors
• Assess if a known cancer has spread to other tissues
• Help a physician decide what is the best type of treatment for breast cancer
• Help determine if the treatment plan is effective

Breast MRI cannot replace a mammogram but can be ordered by a physician in addition to a mammogram to evaluate any abnormalities seen on previous studies.

Mammography – Low doses of x-rays are used to examine breasts in order to screen for and detect early breast cancer in women who have no symptoms and to diagnose breast disease when symptoms are present.

Nuclear Medicine – Nuclear medicine involves diagnostic examinations that develop images of the body based on the detection of energy emitted from a radioactive substance that is given either orally or intravenously prior to the exam.

Stereotactic Breast Core Biopsy - Stereotactic Breast Imaging uses xray and digital technology to pinpoint the exact location of masses and calcifications in the breast for biopsy. This procedure is an alternative to surgical biopsy, requiring only local anesthetic and a small incision.

Ultrasound – Ultrasound imaging obtains and records images of internal organs through the use of high-frequency sound waves that are recorded and displayed in a real-time image. The technology, also known as ultrasound scanning or sonography, is used to examine internal tissues and organs, and can help a physician determine the source of pain, swelling or infection in many parts of the body.

For more information regarding our Medical Imaging Services, please call 608.873.2299.