Question 1

Reasons for the Procedure

Accepted Answer

Presence of blood in the urine (Hematuria) Suspected kidney or ureteral stones Evaluating urinary tract tumors Monitoring urinary obstruction cases

Question 2

What Happens During the Scan?

Accepted Answer

Lying on the CT scanner table Intravenous injection of contrast media Capturing images at multiple time intervals Remaining still during the imaging process

Question 3

Frequently Asked Questions

Accepted Answer

Is the scan painful? The scan is painless, though you may feel a warm sensation during contrast injection. How long do results take? Results are typically available within 24 to 48 hours. Can pregnant women have this scan? It is generally avoided during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary.

Comprehensive Urinary Tract CT Scan - Multi-phase CT Urography (CTU)