Non-Contrast CT (NCCT) Face Test

 

A Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) face scan is a non-invasive imaging procedure used to diagnose fractures and diseases affecting your jaw or facial bones, eye and optic nerve problems, bones around the eyes, and sinus disorders.

It is also used by doctors when planning interventional and reconstructive facial surgeries. This scan can help those who are allergic to the contrast agents used in scans.

Rotating X-ray beams capture multiple images of your face from various angles, which doctors examine on a monitor. In case of discomfort, the scanner has an intercom system that allows you to communicate with the technician. Inform the doctors if you are pregnant or have any medical conditions prior to the scan. Remove all metal accessories from your body as well.

Doctors recommend this radiology test to look for any underlying issues in the presence of concerns such as:

 

* Trauma

 * To detect facial or jaw bone fractures

* To assess diseases affecting the air-filled cavities of bones around the nose known as sinuses

 * Foreign bodies

 

Pregnant women should notify their doctor (and the x-ray technician) because the radiations could harm the foetus. If necessary, precautions can be taken to reduce the fetus's exposure to radiation.

You may be asked to wear a hospital gown during the scan, depending on the area to be imaged.

A Non-Contrast Computed Tomography (NCCT) face Test is typically performed in a hospital's radiology department or an outpatient imaging facility. So, for the best services and reliable results, schedule your test at Ganesh Diagnostic in Yamuna Vihar.