CT scan of the spine
Spinal CT is an examination of your spine focused on the cervical, dorsal or lumbar region.
Spinal CT is an examination of your spine focused on the cervical, dorsal or lumbar region.
The reasons are the exploration of your intervertebral discs, your spinal cord as well as your spinal nerves to allow the detection of :
Here is the procedure, we will ask you :
Depending on the type of examination prescribed by your health care professional, you may be injected with a contrast material. The list of these agents will be indicated to you when you make your appointment. If you think you may be allergic, please inform the technologist.
In order to accommodate you, please note that the total time of your visit may vary between 30 and 60 minutes, although the actual exam will only last between 10 and 25 minutes.
A medial order is required to perform this examination.
If you have a prescription for an ultrasound that is not mentioned, contact us
To prepare for the exam, we ask that you fast at least 4 hours before your exam (unless otherwise advised). However, it is possible to take your medication with a little water.
A CT scan is an X-ray examination that gives detailed three-dimensional images of tissue, bones, organs, or blood vessels.
A CT scan can be done in our imaging centre in Esch-sur-Alzette. Please have your prescription at hand so that you can book online or by phone.
When planning your activities, keep in mind that the total duration of your visit may be 30 to 60 minutes, even though the examination itself only takes 5 to 25 minutes.
To learn more about the examination process, read our detailed section on CT examinations.
A CT scan is usually done to look for abnormalities or disorders that can affect any part of the body. There are several reasons why doctors prescribe CT scans. You can see how the examination is carried out in the detailed chapter CT examination.
"CT" stands for "computer tomography". A CT scan is an X-ray examination that produces detailed three-dimensional images.
This test requires a thorough cleaning of the colon.
See the Virtual Colonoscopy page for the necessary preparation steps.
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