Question 1

what happens during a three phase abdominal ct scan?

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Tri-phasic CT: Tri-phasic ct scans are used to evaluate the structure, the blood vessels and the nature of the organs.  The three phases are: 1) before the intravenous contrast is given; 2) the arterial phase, when the dye is given rapidly as an injection, the effect is that it goes to the heart as a bolus and then to the aorta as a bolus, like an arteriogram; 3) the venous phase or equilibration phase.

Question 2

can an abdominal ct scan with contrast see a hernea?

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Yes: Yes it can but the slices of he scan need be small enough to determine the presence of a small herniation.  Ultrasound is probably a faster and cheaper method to evaluate for the hernia.

Question 3

is no news good news with an abdominal ct scan?

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May not be. : Please make sure work up of your problem continues if you are still having symptoms. No test is perfect.

Question 4

what can an abdominal ct scan pick up and see?thnkss

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Best view of abdomen: The abdominal ct is the best quick view of the entire abdominal cavity. It provides a great picture of all organs and the abdominal wall, as well as the spine. This study can see everything from cancer to kidney stones to hernias to vertebral fractures to foreign bodies. Usually, you are given contrast which provides an even better view. Downside, radiation exposure similar to 400-500 x-rays.

Question 5

abdominal ct scan with oral contrast. what will this show?

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Bowel: Oral contrast will help in evaluating the bowel.

Question 6

my recent abdominal ct scan showed the possibility of a richter hernia , what does that mean?

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Partial hernia: It means that part of the wall of the intestine is sticking out of the abdominal wall. It is a rare hernia but because only part of the bowel wall is involved, can be more dangerous mostly because it is diagnosed late. Have a surgeon check it out.

Question 7

does an abdominal ct scan show polyps?

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Sometimes: But not usually.  Polyps are usually too small, and ct scan does not distend colon adequately.  Best test for colon polyps is colonoscopy by gastroenterologist.

Question 8

would an abdominal ct scan see the aorta?

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YES: Both with and without contrast

Question 9

does an abdominal ct scan show your aorta?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The abdominal aorta will be shown on an abdominal ct.

Question 10

how long should you wait after an abdominal ct scan to drink ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On why the ct scan is being done. Do not know if you mean drinking fluids like water & juice which are fine right after the radiology study is completed unless there are concerns of bowel obstruction. If you mean drinking alcohol then that depends mostly on why the ct scan was being done. Ask the radiologist or your doctor ordering the study.

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