Pros, Cons and Side Effects of a CT Abdomen Scan

Benefits of a CT abdomen scan

A CT abdomen scan has the following benefits:

• Quick identification of abdominal disorders
• Allows the doctor to determine a tumour’s exact size, location and effect on surrounding tissues
• Painless
• Non-invasive
• Fast

Risks of a CT abdomen scan

• A CT abdomen scan should not be undergone by pregnant women
• May be uncomfortable for those with claustrophobia
• Radiation exposure
• Requires lying still for long periods of time
• Possible allergic reaction to contrast material