Computed tomography of complete body in Kharkiv

Computed tomography (CT) is a method of radiation diagnostics used to visualize various structures of the body (internal organs, cavities, bones, neoplasms). CT of complete body is a type of CT that includes scanning and obtaining layer-by-layer images of all parts of the body and organs of a person.

What is included in CT of complete body in Kharkiv 

Tomography of complete body in Kharkiv is carried out at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv”. CT of complete body in Kharkiv includes the following:

• CT of head and neck organs;
• CT of chest;
• CT of abdominal organs;
• CT of pelvic organs;
• CT of vessels;
• CT of extremities. 

Your attending doctor may recommend you to undergo CT of complete body as a part of a screening (exploratory) test. The main indication for CT of complete body is cancer screening, the purpose of which is early detection of neoplasms in the body or the search for metastases from previously diagnosed tumors.

Procedure of computed tomography of all organs in Kharkiv 

In order to undergo CT of complete body, you must first make appointment for examination and come to the medical center at the appointed time. Clothing and metal jewelry should be taken off prior to tomography. For the examination, the patient is placed on the diagnostic table. It is important to remain still during the scanning, which can be difficult for young children or adults with neurological disorders. In such cases, CT with anesthesia under the supervision of anesthesiologist may be recommended.

CT of complete body can be performed both without the use of contrast and with the administration of a contrast agent. The type of examination is prescribed by the doctor.

The results of CT of complete body should only be reviewed by a physician. A consultation with pulmonologist following CT of complete body is indicated if a pathology is found in the chest. You should make appointment with gynecologist if a problem has been identified on the part of the pelvic organs. Identification of disorders in the area of nervous system structures is a signal to make appointment with neuropathologist.

Preparation for CT of complete body 

Preparation for CT of complete body depends on the type of examination. CT without contrast agent does not require complex preparation, jewelry and accessories should be taken off prior to examination, and it is also important to provide the radiologist performing the procedure with the results of previous examinations. Before the contrast CT, it is important to pre-examine kidneys (to do tests for urea, uric acid and creatinine), in the presence of diabetes mellitus controlled by anti-hypoglycemic drugs, it is necessary to consult endocrinologist about replacing metformin with another drug for several days during the examination period.

CT examination of all organs in Kharkiv at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv” is carried out by appointment. You can make appointment for CT of complete body or find out the price for CT of all organs around the clock by phone or on our website.