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Computed Tomography

Benefits, Risks and Limitations of a CT Ear Scan Benefits, Risks and Limitations of a CT Ear Scan
Computed Tomgraphy – What Is It? Computed Tomgraphy – What Is It?
Frequently Asked Questions About CT Scans Frequently Asked Questions About CT Scans
Pros, Cons and Side Effects of a CT Scan What are the Benefits of a CT Scan? Pros, Cons and Side Effects of a CT Scan What are the Benefits of a CT Scan?
Types of CT Scans Types of CT Scans
CT Abdomen Scan, Abdominal CT Scan CT Abdomen Scan, Abdominal CT Scan
Abscess in the Abdomen Abscess in the Abdomen
Appendicitis Appendicitis
Before the CT Abdomen Scan Before the CT Abdomen Scan
Colitis Colitis
Colon Cancer Colon Cancer
Diverticulitis Diverticulitis
Getting Your Computed Tomography Results Getting Your Computed Tomography Results
How is the CT Abdomen Scan Procedure Performed? How is the CT Abdomen Scan Procedure Performed?
Preparing for a CT Abdomen Scan Preparing for a CT Abdomen Scan
Pros, Cons and Side Effects of a CT Abdomen Scan Pros, Cons and Side Effects of a CT Abdomen Scan
What is a CT Abdomen Scan Used For? What is a CT Abdomen Scan Used For?
CT Body Scan CT Body Scan
CT Brain Scan CT Brain Scan
CT Chest Scan CT Chest Scan
CT Head Scan CT Head Scan
CT Heart Scan CT Heart Scan
CT kidney scan CT kidney scan
CT Liver Scan CT Liver Scan
CT Lung Scan CT Lung Scan
CT Neck Scan CT Neck Scan
CT Pelvic Scan CT Pelvic Scan
CT Sinus Scan CT Sinus Scan
CT Spine Scan CT Spine Scan
What is Computed Tomography Used For? What is Computed Tomography Used For?

PET
Nuclear Medicine/Positron Emission Tomography

PET/CT
Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography

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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
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