About CT Scan Abdomen
Key Highlights
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Provides highly detailed, cross-sectional images of abdominal organs and tissues.Non-invasive and painless procedure with no surgical incisions.Quick scan time, typically completed within 10-30 minutes.Excellent for detecting tumors, inflammation, infections, and internal injuries.Guides biopsies, drainages, and other interventional procedures.Essential for staging cancers and monitoring treatment response./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Unexplained abdominal or pelvic pain.
- Suspected tumors, cysts, or masses in the liver, pancreas, or kidneys.
- Evaluation of known cancers for staging or treatment response.
- Investigation of internal injuries after trauma.
- Suspected infections like abscesses or appendicitis.
- Identifying causes of jaundice, unexplained weight loss, or fever.
- Evaluating bowel obstructions, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), or diverticulitis.
- Assessing blood vessel abnormalities like aneurysms or blockages.
How to prepare
- Fasting for 4-6 hours before the scan is often required, especially if contrast dye is used.
- Inform your doctor about all medications, allergies (particularly to iodine or contrast dye), and any history of kidney problems.
- You may be asked to drink a oral contrast solution 1-2 hours before the scan to highlight the digestive tract.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing without metal zippers or buttons.
- Remove all jewelry, eyeglasses, dentures, and hearing aids before the scan.
- Inform the technologist if there is any possibility of pregnancy.
Risks & possible complications
- Exposure to a low dose of ionizing radiation.
- Allergic reaction to iodine-based intravenous (IV) contrast dye, ranging from mild itching to severe anaphylaxis.
- Contrast-induced nephropathy, a rare risk of kidney injury in patients with pre-existing kidney disease.
- Minor discomfort or a warm sensation during IV contrast injection.
- Extravasation, where contrast dye leaks into the surrounding tissue at the injection site.
Recovery & hospital stay
- No specific recovery period is needed; you can typically resume normal activities and diet immediately after the scan.
- Drink plenty of water to help flush the contrast dye from your system, especially if IV contrast was used.
- If you received sedatives, you will need someone to drive you home.
- Report any delayed allergic reactions (like rash or difficulty breathing) to your doctor promptly.
- A radiologist will analyze the images and send a detailed report to your Gastroenterologist, who will discuss the results with you at a follow-up appointment.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time: 0 days (immediate)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering ct scan abdomen in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ct scan abdomen in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform ct scan abdomen. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for ct scan abdomen compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for CT Scan Abdomen in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ct scan abdomen.
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Gastroenterologists for CT Scan Abdomen
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform ct scan abdomen and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 26 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 35 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 21 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 40 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 16 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Coimbatore
- 13 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 17 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 11 Years Experience
- Surgical Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 11 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 12 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 19 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Cytecare Hospital Bangalore
- 50 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 45 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 38 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 36 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Metro Hospital Faridabad