Post on 25-Nov-2015
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CT scan, Procedure and ImagingDr. Shanty Dhian Ekawati, SpRad
DEFINITIONA CT scan is done to study the organs and vascular system within the abdomen for signs of injuries, tumours, or other disease.An x-ray scan that utilises a computer to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
IndicationTumours and cysts Spread of cancer form another location (metastases) Aortic aneurysm Gall bladder disease, including gallstones Pancreatitis Abscess Kidney stones Kidney disease Bleeding in the abdomen Liver disease
CT contraindicationHistory of allergies to drugs Previous reaction to contrast media Asthma Renal failure or cardiac problems Pregnancy or breast feeding Diabetes
Prior procedureDepending on which tissues your doctor wants to examine, you may be given a contrast dye. For abdomen CT scan do not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before your exam.You'll remove your clothes and put on a hospital gown. You'll also need to remove all metal-containing items, including jewellery and watches.Patients do not need to fast for C.T. scans of Thorax, Brain, Neck, Spine or Extremities.
During ProcedureIf a contrast dye is needed, it is either injected into a vein, or you will drink it in the form of a barium solution. You'll be positioned on a special movable table, called agantry, partway inside the CT scanner, which is usually doughnut-shaped.For abdominal CT scan, if you've received contrast dye, drink extra fluids to more quickly flush it out of your body.
Neuroanatomi
INFARK
EPIDURAL HEMATOM
SUBDURAL HEMATOM
PERDARAHAN INTRACEREBRAL
PERDARAHAN INTRAVENTRIKULER
PERDARAHAN SUBARACHNOID