Why patient should do the examination? (value of test).
Who benefits from getting tested?
Assessment for inflammatory bowel diseases, occult GI tract bleeding, mal-absorption diseases, small bowel diseases, and mesenteric ischemia. Allows visualization of extra-enteric structures.
Are there any contraindications to the examination?
- Severe vomiting.
- Pregnancy
- Impaired renal function tests.
- History of reactions to contrast agents.
- Treatment of thyroid disease with radioactive iodine.
What other tests should be done with this examination?
Examination preparations
- Routine medication should not be stopped.
- Fasting for 4-6 hours.
- Proper hydration.
A brief description of the examination procedure
Patients drink about 1.5 L of oral contrast (Mannitol) over 30-60 minutes.A nurse will insert an intravenous catheter (IV line) into a vein in your hand or arm that will be used to inject the contrast material.You will be positioned supine on the moveable exam table.Standard non-contrast study of the abdomen.Injection of 120-150 ml of non-ionized contrast material.Dynamic post contrast study to obtain:Arterial phase 15-25 secEarly portal phase 40 sec3rd and 4th venous phases 10 sec after the end of 2nd phase to the end of the whole examinationWhen the exam is complete, you may be asked to wait while the radiologist checks the images in case more are needed. IV line will be removed after finishing the examination.
Where I can get tested?
Are there any aftercare or precautions to be done?
Are there any possible complications to the examination?
Contrast Materials reactions:
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Headache.
- Itching.
- Flushing.
- Mild skin rash or hives.
