Before routine CT scan of the urinary system, what should the patient prepare?

The routine CT scan of the urinary system is indicated to examine the entire urinary system. Before taking the scan, if you have any questions, you should consult your doctor for the most accurate and fastest results.

Routine urology CT scan is the process of examining the entire urinary system on a low-end receiver system. This technique is indicated for patients in the following cases:
There is renal colic ; Have kidney stones, ureters, bladder; Pathology of kidney tumors, urinary tract tumors and malformed lesions of the urinary system; Diseases of pyelonephritis, bladder or infection, urinary tract abscess. This imaging technique has no absolute contraindications, but is relatively contraindicated in cases with a history of allergy to contrast or certain other drugs. For pregnant women in the first weeks, consideration should be given to implementation.

Some notes on routine CT scan of the urinary system that you need to know for the most accurate and quick results include:
Do not eat solids, it is best to drink only fruit juice or milk with a volume not exceeding 100ml. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; have ever had an allergy to contrast and any other medications. Consult your doctor if you have any questions. Remove earrings, hairpins, necklaces or anything else before shooting. If you are unable to lie still during the scan, talk to your doctor for advice.

The routine CT scan of the urinary system is performed as follows:
Step 1: Instruct the patient to lie on their back with both hands raised above their head and reveal the examination area. Then instruct the patient to hold their breath to avoid motion-induced noise. Step 2: Inject iodinated contrast agent rapidly at a minimum injection rate of 3ml/sec. Change the field of view (FOV) according to the size of each individual. Step 3: Locate the lesion to perform post-injection cuts. At the same time, measure the density of the suspected lesion to assess the condition. Step 4: Take CT scans at the arterial phase at 25-30 seconds, counting from the time of injection to assess the richness of the tumor lesion or the state of drug escaping into the lumen... Step 5 : Take CT scans in the venous phase at 60-70 seconds, counting from the start of injection to evaluate the fast or slow drug discharge and clearly reveal the lesions in the trauma scene. Step 7: After 5-7 minutes, take another CT scan if the tumor is less aggressive in the arterial and venous phases. In cases of pyelonephritis, urethritis caused by stones, it is necessary to take pictures at a later time, this will depend on the specific assessment of the doctor. Routine urinary tract CT scan is an imaging test used to evaluate and detect diseases related to the urinary system, thereby, giving an appropriate treatment plan for the patient. To get the most accurate results, patients need to go to a reputable hospital to conduct examination and treatment as soon as there are signs of urinary system diseases. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the top quality hospitals in the country, trusted by a large number of patients for medical examination and treatment. Not only the physical system, modern equipment: 6 ultrasound rooms; 4 DR X-ray rooms (1 full-axis, 1 intensifier, 1 synthesizer and 1 mammogram); 2 portable X-ray machines DR; 2 multi-row computer tomography rooms with receivers (1 128-series machine and 1 16-row machine); 2 rooms for magnetic resonance imaging (1 machine 3 Tesla and 1 machine 1.5 Tesla); 1 room for 2 levels of interventional angiography and 1 room to measure bone mineral density.... Vinmec is also the place where a team of experienced doctors and nurses will gather a lot of support in diagnosis and detection. early signs of abnormality in the patient's body. In particular, with a space designed according to 5-star hotel standards, Vinmec ensures to bring the patient the most comfort, friendliness and peace of mind.