Lower Abdomen CT

Lower Abdomen CT Scan

DESCRIPTION: This is an examination that produces cross-sectional images starting from the pelvis (at the level of the navel) and extending to the end of the bladder.

APPOINTMENT: Required.

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Do not eat anything starting 8 hours before the examination. Patients must not be dehydrated. Therefore, drinking water is not restricted. However, consumption of other liquids (such as carbonated beverages, milk, buttermilk, etc.) is not recommended. If the patient is taking any regular medication, there are generally no restrictions on these. However, it is recommended to consult with your doctor before the examination.

PATIENT PREPARATION: You must be at the Radiology Department 1.5 hours before the exam. You must refrain from urinating and hold your urine starting 2 hours before the exam.

For the following groups of patients, a recent measurement of serum urea/creatinine levels may be required:

1– Acute or chronic kidney disease,

2 – Recent kidney surgery,

3 – Diabetes,

4 – Multiple myeloma,

5 – Individuals aged 60 and older who are bedridden or have any chronic illness.

Please inform the radiologist if a laboratory test has not been performed.

CONDITIONS THAT PREVENT THE EXAMINATION: IV contrast injection performed on the same day (IVP, cardiac catheterization, angiography), a nuclear medicine thyroid scan, and a barium gastrointestinal examination performed within the past 72 hours.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: If intestinal perforation is suspected, a water-soluble oral contrast agent should be preferred. Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy is a contraindication.

CONTRAST: Iodine-based IV contrast. Barium-based intestinal contrast.

AVERAGE PROCEDURE DURATION: Approximately 10 minutes (depending on urinary urgency)

TRANSPORT: No special requirements.

POST-PROCEDURE INFORMATION: The patient may resume normal daily activities. The examination is evaluated and reported by a radiologist. The images are transferred to film. The films and the examination report are provided to the patient together.