Yes. Staples make the CT scan image look different and make it harder to see small changes around that area, but they are perfectly OK to go in a CT scanner machine. Most imaging areas have certain rules about putting patients in an MRI machine with staples. If getting an MRI check with them on their policies.
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∙ 10y agoA head scan looks primarily at the brain and a sinus scan looks only at the sinuses in the face region.
an acute bleed on ct appears hyperdense, hence the use of ct when a head bleed is suspected.
Can I smoke before ct scan
There are no generally contraindicated medications after a contrast enhanced Ct Scan.
Generally the head goes in first. This is the default setting on most CT scanners.
A head scan looks primarily at the brain and a sinus scan looks only at the sinuses in the face region.
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an acute bleed on ct appears hyperdense, hence the use of ct when a head bleed is suspected.
I had a low density undetermed spot by my lower right ear shown on a ct scan of the sinus. What are they looking for to do a MRI of the head.
Can I smoke before ct scan
There are no generally contraindicated medications after a contrast enhanced Ct Scan.
yes, they may need contrast though to get a better picture. M.R.I.are not recommended, but it depends on the year the titanium was placed.
should you eat before having a ct scan of the chest and abdomen
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Generally the head goes in first. This is the default setting on most CT scanners.
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