CT: Abdominal Scan: How to prepare and what to expect - 04/2021

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CT: Abdominal Scan: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout describes an abdominal CT (computed tomography) scan. It includes how the scan works, how to prepare, how it is done, what to expect during the scan, and how to get results.

Author

Radiology/Imaging Services

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

04/2021

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General Subject

Diagnostic Tests

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Specific Subject/Keyword

Abdomen

CT Scan (computed tomography scan)

Radiology

Languages

English

Record ID

3119