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Computed tomography of the head is a study that helps to diagnose diseases and injuries of the brain, paranasal sinuses, orbits, maxillofacial region, teeth and bones of the skull. Sometimes CT scan of the head is performed with a contrast agent which makes it possible to assess the blood supply to the brain, identify tumors, inflammation and nerve damage.
CT scan of the head allows you to obtain highly informative layer-by-layer images of the brain, skull bones, eye orbits, nasal sinuses and other structures.
This examination helps to detect:
CT scan of the skull is especially effective in cases of suspected injuries, fractures or intracranial complications after infections. If necessary, the doctor may prescribe additional contrast to clarify the details.
Patients are usually recommended to undergo not a computed tomography of the head on the whole,
but of a specific area: the brain, nasal sinuses, orbits, temporal bones, etc.
The main indication for a CT scan of the head is necessity to determine the causes of headache.
This study can also be prescribed in the following cases:
dizziness
blurred vision or loss of consciousness
paralysis
numbness of body parts
suspected aneurysms
bleeding in the head
diagnosis of damage to the auditory bone and auditory nerve
Computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses, orbits, and facial skull is usually prescribed in cases of:
If it is a usual CT scan of the head or one of its anatomical areas, then no preliminary preparation is required. It is enough for the patient to take off metal accessories: hairpins, brooches, chains, glasses, hearing aids, etc.
If a computed tomography with a contrast agent is performed (it is necessary, for example, to assess blood flow in the brain), then the patient may first need a pressure measurement, an electrocardiogram, and glucose measurements. In the presence of allergic reactions to iodine, shellfish or components of the contrast agent, the use of special medication is required.
Also, after a CT scan with a contrast agent it is recommended to drink more liquid to speed up the elimination of the contrast agent from the body after the examination.
The scan procedure itself takes less than a few minutes, but taking into account the time required to prepare and form a report on the results of the examination, you need to be ready to spend about half an hour in the clinic.
After taking off all metal accessories the patient takes place on a special tomographic table. The doctor fixes the patient’s head in a stationary position. After that the table enters the center of the tunnel in which the scanner moves in a circle – the examination itself begins.
During the CT scan the patient does not experience any unpleasant sensations, if necessary, it is possible to communicate with the doctor with the help of a special intercom. The doctor, conducting the procedure, stays in an adjacent room at this moment, observing the progress of the study through a special window. All that is required from the patient during the study is to stay in a face up position, since any movement can lead to a blurring of the resulting image.
If a CT scan with a contrast agent is performed, the medication is injected into the vein under the control of an automatic injector, which eliminates the introduction of insufficient or excessive amount of the contrast agent.
After the examination the doctor forms a medical report, which is given to the patient along with the results of the CT scan.
You can make an appointment for a CT scan at the «Oxford Medical» clinic by calling us or contacting the chat operator on the website.
CT scan of the head with contrast is a diagnostic method that allows for a detailed assessment of the condition of the blood vessels, the detection of neoplasms, foci of infection, inflammatory processes and blood flow disorders. The contrast agent is injected intravenously and accumulates in pathologically altered tissues, making them clearly visible on the images. This examination is often used to diagnose tumors, metastases, aneurysms, thrombosis, as well as to clarify the boundaries of lesions in strokes and traumatic brain injuries.
CT scan of the head with contrast is performed on the recommendation of a doctor, especially if it is necessary to accurately assess the vascular system or if a tumor process is suspected. Additional preparation may be required before the procedure (tests, iodine allergy test).
CT of the head may be contraindicated in:
These contraindications mainly concern the use of the contrast medium. In the presence of any diseases, the specialist individually decides whether the study can be performed.
Head CT is performed with and without contrast. Given this, the price of head CT may vary. The price of computed tomography with contrast is higher, since intravenous administration of a contrast agent is required. This is a more complex procedure, but for some diseases it is the only informative diagnostic method. The price of head CT without contrast is lower. You can find out the price of head computed tomography at «Oxford Medical» here.
The examination is performed on a new expert-class tomograph Siemens Somatom Go.UP., which, with minimal radiation exposure, provides a 64-slice scan of the head with a step of 0.7 mm. Its images can diagnose neoplasms and other pathological changes from 1 mm in size.
CT scan of the head is a highly accurate examination that allows you to diagnose pathological changes and neoplasms as small as 1 mm. During CT, a step-by-step X-ray scan of the head is performed. The images are transmitted to a computer, where three-dimensional black-and-white images are formed, showing thin slices of the area being examined.
Head tomography is often called two different examinations: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the head. They have different indications and diagnostic value. CT is based on the use of X-ray radiation, and MRI is based on the use of a high-frequency electromagnetic field. Which examination will be more informative depends on the indications and is determined by the doctor individually.
Each examination has its own advantages. CT of the head is better suited for detecting injuries, hemorrhages and fractures. MRI is more informative in diagnosing tumors, inflammations and diseases of the brain. The choice of method depends on the clinical situation and is determined by the doctor.
Many patients have a question about head CT: what does this examination show? It provides visualization of the brain, paranasal sinuses, orbits, maxillofacial region, teeth and skull bones. If a contrast agent is used, it also allows to assess the blood supply to the brain, detect neoplasms, foci of inflammation and nerve damage.
In Kyiv, you can get a CT scan of the head with and without contrast at the medical center "Oxford Medical". The examination is performed during the day on weekdays and weekends. The installed tomograph Siemens Somatom Go.UP. provides a 64-slice scan of the head with a step of 0.7 mm. At the same time, the radiation load on the body is minimal compared to older devices. The clinic also performs SCT, the prices for which correspond to conventional CT.
To perform a CT scan, the patient lies down on a sliding bed of the scanner, and the specialist fixes the head in a stationary position. The bed moves into the scanner tunnel, where a series of images are taken over 1-2 minutes. The latter are transmitted to a computer, where three-dimensional black-and-white images are formed, showing thin slices of the area being examined. The specialist describes them and gives the patient a conclusion.
CT scan of the head is a quick and painless procedure. The actual scan takes about 1-2 minutes. At this time, the patient lies on a couch inside the scanner. In general, the procedure takes up to 15 minutes. Computed tomography of the head in Kyiv at the Oxford Medical Center is performed on a new device that provides high quality imaging with minimal radiation exposure.
The price of a head tomography depends on the contrast agent used. CT with contrast is more expensive because it requires the use of a special drug. It is administered to the patient intravenously. CT without contrast is a simpler procedure and therefore has a lower price. You can find out the cost of CT at «Oxford Medical» here.
You can make an appointment for a CT scan at the «Oxford Medical» clinic by calling or contacting the chat operator on the website.
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