What is Computed Tomography (CT)?
Computed Tomography (CT) is an advanced X-ray technology. CT allows cross-sectional (slice-shaped) images to be taken from the desired area of the body. These advanced images are created by rotating a focused X-ray generator around the patient. Different areas and organs of the body are examined.
How should I prepare?
If you are having a tomography of the upper abdomen (upper abdomen) or pelvis (lower abdomen), please come to our center one hour before your appointment. You will be given medicated water (contrast material) to drink. In addition, do not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before your appointment. You can drink water, but not too much. If you are taking medication, you can take it. If you are having another tomography, it is recommended that you come to our center 30 minutes before your appointment. Please do not eat or drink water for one hour before your appointment.
What should I expect?
You will be asked to lie down on the table of the CT device. This table will move into a circular space. When the scan starts, you will hear some sounds from the CT machine. Donot be disturbed by these sounds; because these sounds are the sounds that occur while Xrays are being formed and cross-sectional images are being taken from your body part. The CT machine creates a separate image in each slice. The information obtained from the Xrays is converted into an image by the latest technology computer. The images are kept in a digital environment and sent to the computers of the Radiologists in our center by means of the Workstation. They are given to the patient as a film or on a CD.
In order to obtain the clearest images during the scan, you should try to remain as still as possible and not move any part of your body. Depending on the CT scan performed, you will sometimes be asked to hold your breath. It will be to your advantage to obey the technician's commands without any objection. Most CT scans last 5-15 minutes.
If you have been given a contrast material intravenously, you may experience a metallic taste in your mouth or a warm feeling that surrounds your entire body. These feelings are completely harmless and pass in a short time. Contrast materials administered orally may cause some changes in your bowel movements. This will return to normal in the shortest time.
Some patients may be allergic to the iodinated contrast material given. Patients who are allergic to iodine may experience itching, sneezing, and other allergic reactions. If you are allergic to iodine but the injection of contrast material is essential for clear results from your CT scan, your doctor may consider it appropriate to give you steroids or similar medications before the contrast material is administered. Patients who have any allergic reactions will be sent home after being treated at our center. In some rare cases, the contrast material can cause anaphylaxis, which is the swelling of the trachea that can prevent breathing and have fatal consequences. In these cases, emergency treatment is provided immediately.
Please do not forget to inform us if you are allergic to iodine.
Special attention is required for those with diabetes and kidney disease, because the kidneys are responsible for filtering iodine from the blood. Diabetics and kidney patients should talk to their doctors more carefully about the most appropriate CT scan.
When will I receive my results?
Information on when you will receive your results will be provided at our center. Under normal conditions, you can receive your results within 1-2 hours.
Computed Tomography (CT) is an advanced X-ray technology. CT allows cross-sectional (slice-shaped) images to be taken from the desired area of the body. These advanced images are created by rotating a focused X-ray generator around the patient. Different areas and organs of the body are examined.
How should I prepare?
If you are having a tomography of the upper abdomen (upper abdomen) or pelvis (lower abdomen), please come to our center one hour before your appointment. You will be given medicated water (contrast material) to drink. In addition, do not eat or drink anything for 4 hours before your appointment. You can drink water, but not too much. If you are taking medication, you can take it. If you are having another tomography, it is recommended that you come to our center 30 minutes before your appointment. Please do not eat or drink water for one hour before your appointment.
What should I expect?
You will be asked to lie down on the table of the CT device. This table will move into a circular space. When the scan starts, you will hear some sounds from the CT machine. Donot be disturbed by these sounds; because these sounds are the sounds that occur while Xrays are being formed and cross-sectional images are being taken from your body part. The CT machine creates a separate image in each slice. The information obtained from the Xrays is converted into an image by the latest technology computer. The images are kept in a digital environment and sent to the computers of the Radiologists in our center by means of the Workstation. They are given to the patient as a film or on a CD.
In order to obtain the clearest images during the scan, you should try to remain as still as possible and not move any part of your body. Depending on the CT scan performed, you will sometimes be asked to hold your breath. It will be to your advantage to obey the technician's commands without any objection. Most CT scans last 5-15 minutes.
If you have been given a contrast material intravenously, you may experience a metallic taste in your mouth or a warm feeling that surrounds your entire body. These feelings are completely harmless and pass in a short time. Contrast materials administered orally may cause some changes in your bowel movements. This will return to normal in the shortest time.
Some patients may be allergic to the iodinated contrast material given. Patients who are allergic to iodine may experience itching, sneezing, and other allergic reactions. If you are allergic to iodine but the injection of contrast material is essential for clear results from your CT scan, your doctor may consider it appropriate to give you steroids or similar medications before the contrast material is administered. Patients who have any allergic reactions will be sent home after being treated at our center. In some rare cases, the contrast material can cause anaphylaxis, which is the swelling of the trachea that can prevent breathing and have fatal consequences. In these cases, emergency treatment is provided immediately.
Please do not forget to inform us if you are allergic to iodine.
Special attention is required for those with diabetes and kidney disease, because the kidneys are responsible for filtering iodine from the blood. Diabetics and kidney patients should talk to their doctors more carefully about the most appropriate CT scan.
When will I receive my results?
Information on when you will receive your results will be provided at our center. Under normal conditions, you can receive your results within 1-2 hours.