CECT Scan Pelvis near me in Chennai

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Also known as Contrast Enhanced CT Pelvis

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding CECT Scan Pelvis in Chennai

What is CECT Scan Pelvis in Chennai?

Contrast enhanced computerized tomography (CECT) pelvis is an imaging technique to visualize the bones, organs, blood vessels and other tissues in the pelvic region. A contrast reagent is provided intravenously to create better images. Structures inside and near the pelvis include the bladder, prostate,reproductive organs, lymph nodes, large bowel, small bowel, and pelvic bones.

Females having abnormal vaginal bleeding, fibroids, pain in the lower belly, infertility and pelvic pain should undergo this test. This scan is also recommended to males having lumps or swelling in the testicles, undescended testicles, pelvic pain and urination problems . It helps in diagnosis of kidney stones, hernias, masses, tumors, infections, aneurysms and. narrowing of arteries supplying blood to kidneys.

The contrast agent is generally considered harmless, however occasional cases of reaction to it can be seen. Pregnant women and kidney patients are not recommended to undergo this investigation.