Type
CT Scan
Duration
30 min
What's included
4 deliverables in this treatment
- Contrast CT acquisition (single or combined regions)
- Intravenous iodinated contrast and cannulation
- Radiologist report
- Images provided to the patient
A contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan in which an iodine-based dye is given through a vein to make blood vessels, organs and certain abnormalities show up more clearly. ST Medical offers contrast CT of the head and neck region and of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and limbs, individually or combined, with radiologist reporting. It is used when greater tissue and vascular detail is needed than a plain scan can provide.
About this treatment
A contrast-enhanced CT scan follows the same principle as a standard computed tomography study but adds an iodine-based contrast agent, usually injected into a vein in the arm, to increase the visibility of blood vessels, solid organs, inflammation and certain abnormalities. This extra detail is valuable when a clinician needs a clearer view of structures that look similar on a plain scan. At ST Medical Clinic contrast CT is available for the head, facial…
During the scan a small cannula is placed for the contrast injection, and you may feel a brief warm flush as the dye is given, which is normal. As with any CT the examination itself is fast, and you may be asked to hold your breath for parts of it. Because the study uses both ionising radiation and a contrast agent, the team will check your kidney function where appropriate and ask about previous reactions to contrast, allergies and pregnancy before…
Good to know
- Modality
- Contrast-enhanced CT
- Contrast
- Intravenous iodinated agent
- Coverage
- Single or combined body regions
- Report
- Radiologist-reported
Who is this for?
Adults whose clinician needs enhanced detail of blood vessels, organs or abnormalities not seen on a plain scan
Preparation required
Bring your referral, prior imaging and any recent kidney-function (creatinine) results if requested. Tell staff about allergies, previous contrast reactions, diabetes medication and possible pregnancy. Follow any fasting instructions given when booking.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
A multidisciplinary team led by senior specialists, including Prof. dr hab. n. med. Łukasz Kołodziej (orthopaedics and traumatology), Prof. dr hab. n. med. Józef Kładny (oncological and general surgery) and Prof. dr hab. n. med. Arkadiusz Kazimierczak (vascular surgery). Diagnostic imaging is read by radiologists Dr n. med. Joanna Różańska and Dr n. med. Dominik Skupiński (radiology and nuclear medicine). The clinic…
Languages: Polish
Treatment highlights
- Contrast CT acquisition (single or combined regions)
- Intravenous iodinated contrast and cannulation
+2 more items in What's included
From 660 zł for a contrast CT of the head, facial bones, neck or sinuses, or of the chest, spine, pelvis, limbs or bones. Abdomen and pelvis 950 zł; chest and abdomen 1,100 zł; chest, abdomen and pelvis 1,540 zł.