Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do you need iv contrast with ct colonography/oscopy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
It depends...: Some centers use IV contrast, citing increased sensitivity for the detection of polyps. Other institutions feel the risk of complication from IV contrast outweighs the benefits and do not give IV contrast. I would discuss it with the radiologist reading your study and determine what will be best in your case. I hope this helps.
Answered 6/10/2014
4.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Will a CT colonography show other abdominal organs??
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are the differences between a barium enema and a CT colonography?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Will a CT colonography detect inflammation, diverticuloisis and/or diverticulitis? Is it more accurate in detecting diver than a plain CT scan?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
6 month on/off again/chronic diverticulitis, had a bleed tonight, went to ER said normal. Is it okay to have CT colonography in about 7-10 days?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Surg.Has ordered CT colonography will this show more detail in colon opposed to ctscan which had shown nothing but colonoscopy showed diverticulits?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What makes a CT colonography any better than a regular pelvic CT w/contrast??
I had CT colonography. It states that evaluation of solid organs is limited due to the absence of intravenous contrast. Are they still able to see anything major without intravenous contrast ? Also it states moderate amount of stool?
Please tell me if an abdominal CT with contrast the same as a virtual colonoscopy?
How accurate is CT colonography compared to colonoscopy percent wise?
Health tap answer stated regular CT better for detecting inflammation & diverticulitis than CT colonography but will this still detect diverticulitis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
