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Can stool in the colon obstruct the view or impact the results of a ct scan of the abdomen /pelvis?
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Not usually.: Depends upon what one is looking for. The ordering physician and radiologist collaborate to use the proper protocol to get the images they need. Sometimes this requires drinking contrast and/or having contrast injected.
Answered 3/22/2020
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No: Colonic feces should not negatively impact the diagnostic accuracy of a ct abd/pelvis.
Answered 3/12/2020
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