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Computed
Tomography (CT)
It
is the application of computer technology to an x-ray scanner to produce
cross-sectional images of the human body.
You
should not take any food or fluids 4 hours before the examination.
When
you do a CT scan of your abdomen and/or pelvis, you will be provided a
liquid containing contrast which you will drink before examination
according to specific instructions.
You
may continue to take your medications prescribed by your doctor.
The
Examination
In
the CT scan room , you will be required to lie as still as possible, on
the CT couch, which will be raised and moved into the scanner during the
examination.
The
radiographer may instruct you to hold your breath for several seconds
during the period when the scanning is taking place.
An
injection of the x-ray dye (contrast medium) may be given depending on the
type of CT examination.
The
examination usually will take between 10 - 30 minutes depending on the
region of the body being scanned.
The
radiologist will then interpret the results of the procedure and will
report the information to your physician who in turn will discuss the
report with you.
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