Abdominal CT scans can be performed markedly faster and with no loss of accuracy by using intravenous contrast only, rather than the more conventional IV plus oral contrast, according to two studies ...

What is CT scan (abdomen)? CT scan is an imaging modality which uses special X-ray equipment to produce multiple pictures of the inside of the body. These are then joined together by a computer to ...

Although CT is a relatively recent technology, there have been great improvements in the equipment. The early, slow "Step and Scan" machines required long image acquisition times, resulting in a ...

Computed tomography (CT) is a type of medical imaging tool that allows doctors to see inside a person’s body. Doctors may use an abdominal CT scan to look for signs of injury, infection, or disease in ...

Contrast CT scans are performed to get a detailed image of the inside of your body and the blood vessels. Computed Tomography (CT) scans can be performed either with the contrast or without the ...