About RadiologyInfo

Mission Statement

RadiologyInfo™ is the public information Web site developed and funded by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). It was established to inform and educate the public about radiologic procedures and the role of radiologists in healthcare, and to improve communications between physicians and their patients.

Each section of the site has been created with the guidance of a physician with expertise in the topic presented. All information contained in the Web site is further reviewed by an ACR-RSNA committee, comprising physicians with expertise in several radiologic areas.

However, it is not possible to assure that this Web site contains complete, up-to-date information on any particular subject. Therefore, ACR and RSNA make no representations or warranties about the suitability of this information for use for any particular purpose. All information is provided "as is" without express or implied warranty.

This Web site will be updated frequently and expanded to include new information.

If you have questions (no medical advice or referrals) please see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page. If you wish to submit comments please use the form on the Comments page or the comments area provided near the bottom of each procedure page. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to the RadiologyInfo .