CT enterography

Preparation for diagnostics

CT enterography is performed in a hospital setting. There is a misconception that before a CT scan of the small intestine, you need to sit on a special diet for 2-3 days. In fact, it is enough to abstain from food for 4-5 hours - and you can conduct a study. Drinking water in preparation for CT enterography is allowed.

Immediately before the procedure, it is necessary to drink several glasses of a solution that contains a contrast agent. In bolus contrast, contrast is injected intravenously into the patient using an automatic injector. Non-ionic iodine-containing preparations are used at the rate of 2 ml per 1 kg of the subject's weight.

Indications for CT enterography

This study is prescribed by a doctor for the following symptoms:

• Indigestion.
• Vitamins that enter the body with food are not absorbed.
• Instability of the stool, bloating and pain in the abdomen.
• Preparation for surgery.
• Monitoring the effectiveness of therapy.
• Chronic diseases that require regular diagnosis of the condition of the gastrointestinal tract.
• Inflammatory lesions of the small intestine, particularly in Crohn's disease.
• Suspicion of a tumor of the small intestine.
• Malabsorption syndrome (celiac disease).
• Occult gastrointestinal bleeding.

How is CT enterography performed?

CT enterography is performed using a tomograph by transilluminating the examined area with x-rays. The radiation dose is minimal, so the procedure is absolutely safe. Passing through the body, X-rays make it possible to obtain layer-by-layer detailed images and a three-dimensional model of the organ under study. Signals are captured by touch sensors, and all data is processed by a computer.

CT enterography takes an average of 40 minutes. Rehabilitation after diagnosis is not required, the contrast agent will leave the body naturally.

CT enterography of the small intestine is absolutely painless, unlike colonoscopy and other instrumental methods of examination. During the procedure, the patient will not even feel discomfort. The only exception is that when a contrast agent is injected, a metallic taste may be felt in the mouth, but it quickly passes.

You can undergo CT enterography as prescribed by a doctor at the K+31 clinic. Among the advantages of contacting us:

• Our medical center uses modern computed tomography equipment that meets international standards.
• The result of CT enterography (images and a detailed conclusion of the diagnostician) in electronic form will be ready within 30 minutes after the completion of the diagnosis.
• Examination of the small intestine is carried out by appointment, no queues and affordable prices for patients.
• Other research methods are available: MRI of the intestine, colonoscopy, EGD of the stomach and other studies of radiation diagnostics.