CT Scan Head Treatment in Turkey
About CT Scan Head
Key Highlights
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Provides rapid and detailed images of brain structures, bones, and blood vessels.Non-invasive and generally painless procedure.Crucial for emergency diagnosis of conditions like stroke, hemorrhage, or trauma.Helps in precise planning for neurosurgery or radiation therapy.Can be performed with or without contrast dye to enhance image clarity.
Who is this surgery for?
- Evaluation of head trauma or injury (e.g., concussion, skull fracture).
- Suspected stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic) or transient ischemic attack (TIA).
- Investigation of persistent, severe headaches or migraines.
- Diagnosis or monitoring of brain tumors, cysts, or abscesses.
- Assessment of neurological symptoms like seizures, dizziness, vision changes, or sudden weakness.
- Planning for brain surgery or biopsy procedures.
- Screening for causes of hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain).
- Evaluation of sinus or inner ear problems.
How to prepare
- Inform your doctor about any allergies, especially to iodine or contrast dye.
- Disclose all medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
- Mention if you are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant.
- For scans with contrast, you may be asked to fast for a few hours beforehand.
- Remove all metal objects (jewelry, hairpins, glasses, hearing aids) before the scan.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing; you may be given a hospital gown.
Risks & possible complications
- Exposure to a low dose of ionizing radiation.
- Allergic reaction to iodine-based contrast dye (if used), ranging from mild itching to severe anaphylaxis.
- Kidney strain from contrast dye in patients with pre-existing kidney conditions.
- Minor discomfort from lying still on the scanning table.
- Very small risk of contrast dye extravasation (leakage from the IV into surrounding tissue).
Recovery & hospital stay
- No specific recovery time is needed; you can typically resume normal activities immediately.
- If contrast dye was used, drink plenty of water to help flush it from your system.
- If you received sedation (rarely needed), you will need someone to drive you home.
- Report any delayed allergic reactions (like rash or shortness of breath) to your doctor.
- The neurologist will review the images and discuss the findings and next steps 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 head in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for ct scan head in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, 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 head. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists 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 head compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for CT Scan Head in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing ct scan head.
Istanbul, Turkey
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