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CECT Scan Chest

Also known as Contrast Enhanced CT Chest
This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
  1. You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
  2. Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
  3. Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding CECT Scan Chest


What is CECT Scan Chest?

CECT (Contrast Enhanced Computerized Tomography) chest scan is used to create a detailed three-dimensional image of the chest or thorax to identify problems associated with the heart, lungs, food pipe, rib cage, spinal column, and surrounding soft tissues. It is a diagnostic procedure in which a contrast material is injected and rotating beams of X-rays are used.

This test is usually done to determine the cause of symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, chest pain or to detect the presence of any tumors, injury to the internal organs. It also helps to detect any congenital abnormalities (birth defects) and to direct intervention procedures like fine needle biopsy. The doctor may advise this test to make a detailed assessment if abnormalities are seen in a standard X-ray of the chest.

What is CECT Scan Chest used for?

  1. To determine the cause of symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, etc.
  2. To detect inflammations or infection of heart, lungs, food pipe, liver, stomach and other organs
  3. To detect injury to the internal organs, bones of rib cage, or spine due to trauma
  4. To make detailed assessment if some abnormalities appear in a standard X-ray of the chest
  5. To detect the presence of any tumors (abnormal growth)
  6. To detect any congenital abnormalities (birth defects)
  7. To direct intervention procedures like fine needle biopsy

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