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Why is ct dye still in my system after a month of having my ct ?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Prob oral contrast: Sometimes the oral contrast, if it is barium based, can get "stuck" in colonic or other diverticula and may take years to be cleared out, if ever. The IV contrast is cleared by your kidneys in a matter of a few hours.

Answered 6/10/2014

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