CT Scan (Computed Tomography) in Kyiv

Computed tomography (CT) is a painless, highly informative and accurate (according to specialists, data reliability is above 90%) method of radiation diagnostics in which an X-ray beam scans body tissues layer by layer from different directions. By stacking several X-ray images, this makes it possible to create a three-dimensional model of the organ of interest: to examine its size and structure and to detect pathological changes in the early stages of their development. There are two types of CT: without contrast enhancement and with a contrast agent (which improves the detail of soft tissues, blood vessels and tumors).

At the multidisciplinary CSM Clinic (at the facility of our partners, TOP CLINIC DENIS), you can have a CT scan in Kyiv with or without contrast on a modern 64-slice, low-dose Philips Brilliance CT 64 scanner. You can also have spiral CT (SCT), which involves a lower radiation dose than conventional CT. After the examination at our full-cycle medical center, you can immediately receive a follow-up consultation with a specialist, who will explain the diagnostic report "in plain language" and prescribe treatment.

Why Computed Tomography Is Needed

You should schedule a CT scan if your doctor has chosen it as the main method for:

• extended diagnosis of a pathological condition (CT is usually preceded by an ultrasound screening or an X-ray);
• monitoring the effectiveness of medication or surgical treatment;
• checking that implants, stents and shunts have been placed correctly.

At the clinic, you can have an examination of the chest, abdominal cavity and retroperitoneal space, pelvic organs, thigh, upper shoulder girdle, upper jaw, temporomandibular joint, ankle joint and foot, brain, paranasal sinuses, spine, knee and elbow joints, head and neck, lower leg and other areas.

Other relative and temporary contraindications are also possible.

The final decision on whether CT can be performed is made by the doctor, who, whenever possible, replaces it with MRI, because magnetic resonance imaging does not use X-ray radiation (the method is based on magnetic resonance).

Preparing for Computed Tomography

Preparation for CT may include:

• choosing the right clothing (it should be comfortable, should not restrict movement and should have no metal parts);
• removing metal jewelry (including religious items), belts and other accessories for the duration of the procedure;
• a 6-hour interval between the last meal and the examination;
• following a drinking regimen: carbonated water is not allowed;
• refraining from smoking;
• adjusting the diet to reduce gas formation: exclude legumes, raw vegetables and fruit, dairy and fermented milk products, alcohol, baked goods (especially sweet pastries), strong coffee and tea, and carbonated drinks, including mineral water (if an examination of the abdominal and pelvic organs is planned).

A consultation with a specialist is also necessary. At the consultation, be sure to tell the doctor about problems such as allergic reactions, current or recently completed medication, a pacemaker, kidney and nervous system diseases, bronchial asthma and fear of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia).

When you are referred for computed tomography to our partners at TOP CLINIC DENIS, you will receive detailed individual recommendations on preparing for the examination from a CSM Clinic doctor.

How Computed Tomography Is Performed

The CT procedure consists of two main stages: preparation and scanning.

Preparation includes:

• checking that there are no metal items on clothing or accessories (if there are, they will need to be removed);
• proper and comfortable positioning on the table (this process is fully controlled by the radiology technologist, who positions the patient according to the area being scanned).

The scanning stage includes:

• alignment of the light beam by the specialist;
• acquisition of a scout image;
• the scan itself (once the table moves into the scanner, you must not move, and during chest examinations you are also asked to hold your breath for a short time).

The procedure takes no more than 20 minutes, of which the examination itself is 3-5 minutes.

Equipment Used

For CT in Kyiv, TOP CLINIC DENIS uses a Philips Brilliance CT 64 scanner (USA and Israel), which collects data from 64 slices at once (0.67 mm thickness, coverage width up to 40 mm). It is a low-dose CT scanner. Its operation is based on the ultra-fast CIRS G4VS image reconstruction technology, which makes it possible to shorten the examination time and reduce the radiation dose considerably without loss of image accuracy or quality.

This scanner can be used to examine patients with limited mobility, as well as elderly patients and those who are overweight (up to 150 kg).

It is well suited for imaging of the brain, heart, blood vessels, lungs, joints, spine, limbs and other organs.

Computed tomography is performed only when indicated and as prescribed by a doctor, because the radiation dose exceeds that of a conventional X-ray.

CT Results and Their Interpretation

Computed tomography is performed to detect injuries and pathological conditions (including tumors) of the abdominal organs and retroperitoneal space, the respiratory system and the skeletal system. CT is especially in demand for determining the exact location of injuries.

The CT results are reviewed by a radiologist. The doctor analyzes the images and the available medical records and prepares a description and a report with recommendations. The whole process takes 3-5 hours (the more complex the case, the more time the doctor needs to give the final report).

The exact time for receiving results can be confirmed immediately after the examination.

The price of the examination includes saving the results to a disc and a report with recommendations for further steps.

Benefits of CT at the Clinic

1. CSM Clinic in Kyiv is a full-cycle medical center where you can get a consultation on further treatment based on your CT results.
2. Low radiation dose and high examination accuracy: the scan is performed on a 64-slice Philips Brilliance CT 64 scanner.
3. Specialists with many years of experience and a high level of empathy.
4. The price includes a disc with the images and a report with recommendations.
5. Safe, painless, in comfortable conditions.
6. Medical services at an affordable price.

Want to get reliable information about your health quickly? You can have a CT scan in Kyiv with an expert interpretation of the results at the partner of CSM Clinic at: 5 Kompozytora Meitusa St. To book an examination (and, if needed, a consultation with a specialist), contact our contact center by phone or leave a request on our website, and we will get back to you shortly. Entrust your health to experienced professionals.