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Preparing for a CT Neck Scan
Patients should wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing for the CT neck scan.
Patients should also avoid clothing with zippers, clips or snaps, as metal objects
can affect the CT image.
To avoid altering the image in any way, patients may be asked to remove the
following:
- hairpins
- jewelry
- eyeglasses
- hearing aids
- removable dental work
If the CT neck scan is to focus on the soft tissue of the neck, patients may
be requested to refrain from eating, drinking or taking anything by mouth for
four hours prior to the CT neck scan. Orally administered prescription medication
can still be taken. If the CT scan is to focus on the neck bones, no special
preparation is required.
Women should always inform their doctor or x-ray technologist of any possibility
of pregnancy, even if the pregnancy has yet to be confirmed.
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