Whole Abdomen CT

Complete Abdominal CT Scan

DESCRIPTION: This is an examination performed using cross-sectional images, starting from the liver dome or the level of the diaphragm and extending down to the level of the symphysis pubis (below the groin).

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 the physician before the examination.

PATIENT PREPARATION: Nothing should be ingested orally starting 4 hours before the appointment time. Approximately 1 liter of the 1.5-liter oral contrast solution prepared by the Radiology Department should be consumed in four doses of two glasses of water each, starting 9 hours before the examination and taken at 2-hour intervals; the final two glasses should be consumed 1 hour before the examination. The patient will be given the same mixture again at the start of the examination.

In the following groups of patients, a recent measurement of serum urea and creatinine levels may be necessary:

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 notify the radiologist if laboratory testing has not been performed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: IV contrast injection performed on the same day (IVP, cardiac catheterization, angiography), nuclear medicine thyroid examination, and barium gastrointestinal examination performed within the past 72 hours.

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

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

AVERAGE PROCEDURE DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes

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.