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Where does the doctor inject contrast into the abdomen for a Ct of the abdomen and pelvis?
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C-T, or computed tomography, is a series of x-rays done in 3 dimensional 'slices' of the study area of the body, which allows for very specific detail of the imaged area. A C-T may be either non-contrast, contrast, or both. No matter what part of the body is being imaged, the liquid contrast material is injected intravenously. A nurse or specially trained technician will start an IV, usually in the arm, and inject the contrast material, and then the C-T scan is performed. If both non-contrast and contrast studies are being performed, the non-contrast study is done first.
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You are having a cat scan of your abdomen and pelvis because of swollen and hurting lymph nodes is my doctor concerned about cancer?
Probably not since cancer filled lymph nodes are painless. Your doctor is doing a CT scan probably to find an infection.
CT Scan of the abdomen and Pelvis Is it dangerous with contrast Iam 79 years of age?
There are minimal risks involved with getting a CT scan. Your doctor should check your kidney function to be sure your kidneys can handle getting dye. This may be done at your doctors office or at the place that does the CT. The newer dyes used now are lower risk of any allergic reaction and are much easier on your kidneys to process. We check everyone over 16 years old before giving any dye. As always discuss with your doctor if there is any reason not to get the dye.
Is it true that one side of your stomach will be bigger than the other when you are pregnant in the early weeks?
No. The uterus is down in the pelvis and will not alter the shape of your abdomen until at least 12 weeks. However what many women do find is that they become windy and/or constipated and this may cause bloating which changes the contours of the abdomen.
What is the artery that supplies blood to the pelvis and perineum?
The internal iliac artery and its branches are the main source of blood supply for the muscles and organs in the pelvis.
How does the pelvis protect the heart?
It doesn't. The sternum protects the heart.
What is cpt 74176?
computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material
What is cpt code 74176?
computed tomography, abdomen and pelvis; without contrast material
Which is higher abdomen or hip?
The abdomen is higher on the body. It is the area between your chest and pelvis. It is where your abs are located. The hip is around the pelvis.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the abdomen and pelvis?
Abdominopelvic means pertaining to the abdomen and pelvis.Abdominopelvic
What is the portion of the body between the thorax and pelvis?
Abdomen
What is abdomenopelvic?
Is the region that includes the abdomen and the pelvis: belly and groin
Where is a pelvis?
The same place as a mans, above the legs and below the abdomen.
You are having a cat scan of your abdomen and pelvis because of swollen and hurting lymph nodes is my doctor concerned about cancer?
Probably not since cancer filled lymph nodes are painless. Your doctor is doing a CT scan probably to find an infection.
What is the difference between the pelvis and the coxa?
The coxa refers to the hip bone or hip joint. The pelvis is the entire ring of bones around the base of abdomen.
An obstruction in the inferior vena cava would hamper the return of blood from where?
Abdomen and pelvis
What are the movements of the abdominal muscle?
The rectus abdominis: flexes the trunk, compresses the abdomen and stabilizes the pelvis External oblique:unilaterally: contra lateral rotation and ipsilateral( same side) side bending Bilaterally: flexes the trunk, compresses abdomen, and stabilizes the pelvis Internal oblique: unilaterally, ipsilateral side bending and rotation Bilaterally: flexes trunk, compresses abdomen, and stabilizes the pelvis The transverse abdominis: unilaterally rotates the trunk ipsi laterally Bilaterally: compresses the abdomen
What cavity would have to be opened to remove the uterus?
The uterus is in a woman's lower abdomen, above her pelvis.
