Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis

How do you do a CT scan of the abdomen?
You will lie on a narrow table that slides into the center of the CT scanner.
Most often, you will lie on your back with your arms raised above your head.
Once you are inside the scanner, the machine's x-ray beam rotates around you.
Modern spiral scanners can perform the exam without stopping..
How is a CT of the abdomen and pelvis done?
Abdominal / Pelvic CT uses a thin beam of X-ray and a rapidly moving X-ray tube to acquire data from different angles around your body which is used to create cross sectional images.
For abdominal CT only, images are taken from the tops of your diaphragms to the top of your pelvic bones..
What are the indications for CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis?
Typical indications include an evaluation or monitoring of the following 1-3:
abdominal pain, flank pain, pelvic or inguinal pain.suspected abdominal or pelvic masses or fluid collections.primary abdominal tumors or metastatic spread.infections and inflammatory conditions of the abdomen and pelvis including abscesses..
What is a CECT abdomen used for?
The CECT Whole abdomen is a diagnostic imaging tool used to create detailed images of internal organs, bones, soft tissue, and blood vessels.
In this test, intravenous contrast dye is ingested into the body which helps provide a detailed view of the blood vessels..
Abdominal CT scanning is used in the emergency setting to diagnose complex intra-abdominal conditions, to differentiate causes of bowel obstruction, and to evaluate complications of hernia, pancreatitis, biliary obstruction, acute vascular compromise, and abdominal aneurysm.

Your doctor has requested a computed tomography scan (CT or CAT) of your abdomen and pelvis. CT scans use X-ray technology and advanced computer analysis to create detailed pictures of your body. A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis can help diagnose problems in the bladder, uterus, prostate, liver or bowels.

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Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis

How do you do a CT scan of the abdomen?

How is a CT of the abdomen and pelvis done?

What are the indications for CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis?

Typical indications include an evaluation or monitoring of the following 1-3:

What is a CECT abdomen used for?