With the appearance of disease symptoms indicating, for example, ailments of the respiratory system, it is very important to carry out a comprehensive and, at the same time, precise diagnostics for the presence of possible diseases. A modern, but also painless and non-invasive examination in this regard is computed tomography of the lungs – we carry it out in our clinic in Poznan. We invite you to read the most important information about the above radiological procedure!
Indications for CT scans
Among the primary diagnostic methods in the context of detecting the aforementioned health problems are X-rays. In some cases, people receive inconclusive results after the X-ray. It therefore becomes necessary to carry out a CT scan, which is performed at our facility. It is also needed when carrying out additional activities to prepare the patient for a procedure involving surgical intervention. After such surgeries, doctors in some cases recommend that a CT scan of the chest be used again, in order to accurately diagnose the examined area.
Thanks to the use of this highly specialized imaging method, we are able to diagnose many health abnormalities such as lung tumors, changes resulting from trauma, the presence of fluids or foreign bodies, among others, in the pleural cavity, etc. On
What should a patient keep in mind when preparing for a lung CT scan?
The described examination can be performed with the use of so-called contrast. Before the administration of the shadowing agent, people undergoing lung CT should be fasting. In some cases, it is also required not to take certain medications. In case of allergic reactions to the mentioned preparation, you should contact our staff for further instructions. In addition, a blood test result for creatinine levels is required for
Chest CT is performed mainly for reasons:
- Mechanical congestion
- Injuries
- Bleeding in the chest
- Infections
- Cancerous tumors
- Chest pains
- Lung diagnostics
There may be other reasons why your doctor may recommend a chest CT scan.