CECT Upper & Lower Abdomen - Test, Cost & Procedure

The CECT scan is a diagnostic imaging technique that gives finely detailed scan images of the blood vessels, bones, soft tissues, and internal organs of the abdominal region. A special Intravenous contrast agent is administered into your body through the veins for this test which helps provide more clearer pictures of the internal structures.

The CECT upper &lower abdominal scan shows the biliary system including the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, intestines, urinary system, etc. When identification and examination of the internal organs of the abdomen are indicated, the CECT scanning is regarded to be the most effective technique.

The CECT in CECT upper and lower abdomen stands for contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan. It is a diagnostic modality that uses radiation, a contrast dye, and a computer to produce scan images of the abdominal region.

The CECT upper & lower abdomen scan can help in diagnosis of-

• Any trauma
• Cause of frequent and unexplained abdominal pain
• Obstruction of the biliary system 
• Disease of the vascular system of the abdomen
• Pancreatic inflammation
• Inflammatory colitis
• Crohn's disease
• Stomach infection
• Cancer analysis

Abdominal CT scans with contrast can take less than 30-50 minutes rendering them a quicker scan technique than the magnetic resonance scans. Most of the scan time is consumed in preparation for the scan and waiting period after contrast administration.

Yes, the contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan for the whole abdomen uses a special material that is injected into your veins known as the contrast medium. The contrast is helpful in generating more clear images.

The CECT scan requires you to fast for 4-5 hours before the test. 

No, the CECT scan is a pain-free, non-invasive, and helpful diagnostic procedure.

Yes, the CECT scan for upper and lower abdomen is conducted in a safe environment where the safety protocols and guidelines are followed. 

You will be suggested to drink as much water as you can after the scan to help flush the contrast dye out of your body. The contrast dye can get eliminated from the body by itself also but high water consumption speeds up the process. Any other specific precautions or considerations will be told by your doctor.

For CECT scan using oral and IV contrast forms, the sensitivity and specificity were found to be 96.5 (95% CI: 90.73 – 99.92), 92.7 (95% CI: 89.65 – 94.88), where as for CECT using IV contrast alone, came out to be 96.6 (95% CI: 87.45 – 99.42) and 92.8 (95% CI: 89.88 – 95.00) respectively.

Yes, You can get a free consultation with Dr. Ravin Sharma (MBBS, MD in Radiology) who is available at our center with Mob. no- +919212125996 and availability 24*7*365 days.