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Am to have abdominal ct with and without contrast.was given barium sulfate to take, will there be an iv also?will the ct be as accurate w/o iv?

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Dr. Nelly Cohen answered

Yes: Yes, you will be given IV contrast. Accuracy depends on the reason that you are doing ct scan done.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

Am to have abdominal ct with and without contrast.was given barium sulfate to take, will there be an iv also?will the ct be as accurate w/o iv?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Nelly Cohen answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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