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CECT Cervical Spine - Test, Cost & Procedure

CECT Cervical Spine

CECT Cervical Spine

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Contrast enhanced computed tomography of the spine is an advanced diagnostic procedure that uses specialised CT scan and contrast media to enhance the images of cervical spine. The cervical spine is the portion of the spine that runs through the neck. 

What is CECT Cervical Spine?

A computed tomography scan of the cervical spine is used to detect the images of vertebrae. The images of the CECT scan of the spine evaluate the thin slices of bones, blood vessels and other surrounding structures. 

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Why Is CECT Cervical Spine Performed?

CECT cervical is done for various causes, these are –

  1. Used to detect the injuries after an accident. With the help of this doctor can accurately diagnose the injury of the specific area of the spinal cord.i.e  fracture or broken bones of the cervical spine.
  2. Identification of structural abnormalities: Helps in detecting the birth defects,  herniated discs, fractures or tumours within the cervical spine
  3. Evaluation of blood vessels: Assess the vascular conditions and abnormalities.
  4. Infections and Inflammation: CECT can detect the conditions of infections which cause neck pain, stiffness and decrease the range of motion. Intervertebral disc space infections lead to severe back pain, fever, chills, weight loss, muscle spasms, and painful or difficult urination.
  5. Nerve compression: It helps in detecting the nerve compression, nerve impingement, cervical radiculopathy , tumour and other nerve related issues.
  6. Treatment planning: CECT plays an important role in diagnosis and treatment or surgical planning.

What Is the Procedure of CECT Cervical Spine?

Before the scan, the radiotracer is injected into the patient’s vein. After that patients need to wait for 45 – 60 minutes as contrasting media is absorbed by the body cells.

The scanner begins to rotate around you. During the scanning a CT scan captures the X-ray images of cervical spine from different angles.  Computer will transform the X ray or scanned information into an image that is interpreted by the radiologist.

What Preparation I Need Before CECT?

Avoid drinking and eating before 6 hours of scan

  • Refrain yourself from exercising for 24 hours before scan
  • Remove jewellery, hairpins, eyeglasses, dentures etc
  • Women should inform their doctor about pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Must inform your doctor about your medical history, medicines you are taking and if you have a pacemaker.

What Happens After CECT Scan?

  • You are advised to drink plenty of water.
  • You can go to your work when your doctor gives you instructions.
  • You may be monitored for a short period of time for any side effects and reactions to the contrast media.
  • Keep away from pregnant and children due to radioactive substance presence in your body. It will remain in your body for a few hours to days. 
  • If a patient notices any pain, redness or swelling at the IV site, notify your doctor because it indicates infection at the injection site.

When Will I Get My Results of the CECT Cervical Spine Test?

Radiologist will analyse and interpret the obtained images and the result will be shared within 48 hours.

Cost of Cect Cervical Spine

The cost of CECT Cervical Spine near me in Delhi ranges from INR 3500 to INR 7000. 

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Test Type CECT Cervical Spine
Includes

CECT Cervical Spine (CT Scans

Preparation

Avoid drinking and eating before 6 hours of scan

  • Refrain yourself from exercising for 24 hours before scan
  • Remove jewellery, hairpins, eyeglasses, dentures etc
  • Women should inform their doctor about pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Must inform your doctor about your medical history, medicines you are taking and if you have a pacemaker.
Reporting

Within 4-6 hours*

Test Price ₹ 3500 ₹ 7000
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ

CT scans use ionising radiation, which is not harmful. There is very slight radiation exposure, there is very slight risk of developing cancer from CT scan. More commonly thyroid cancer.

Few patients may be allergic to contrast dye. Side effects may include nausea, vomiting or hives.

CT scans are not advisable in pregnant women unless the advantages outweigh the dangers of radiation exposure to the foetus.

For CECT recent creatinine blood tests are required.

Before the scan avoid eating and drinking for 4 hours

Females at reproductive age, LMP is required to avoid any tests if pregnancy is positive. Sometime negative urine pregnancy test report is needed.

Reports will be available within 24 hours expects for the test that takes time for processing.
 

A substance is given to highlight the various body parts of your body. It can be given orally/or IV injection.
 

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