Dual Phase CT Abdomen

Dual Phase CT (Computed Tomography) Abdomen scan is an imaging scan that obtains cross-sectional images of the liver and pancreas at different optimal scanning times. This scan gives detailed information about the problems in the abdomen over the other imaging techniques such as X-ray. The doctor usually prescribes this scan to diagnose the problems in abdominal structure. This test is used to diagnose the root cause of abdominal pain and tenderness. It helps diagnose the suspected perforation of the stomach, gallstones, and kidney stones. It is also helpful in detecting abnormal growth/cancer of the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, intestines, bladders, and surrounding soft tissues of the abdominal region.

Why is DUAL Phase CT Abdomen done?

1. To diagnose the root cause of abdominal pain, tenderness and suspected perforation of the abdomen. 
2. To detect gallstones and kidney stones.
3. To detect cancer/ abnormal growth in the abdomen, intestine, liver, pancreas, bladder, kidney and other soft tissues of the abdominal region.
4. To identify the signs/ symptoms of calcification of the aorta
5. To find out the symptoms of abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlargement of the lower part of the aorta

What is the procedure for DUAL Phase CT Abdomen?

CT Radiologist will explain to you the procedure for DUAL Phase CT Abdomen before your scan.

In Which case, DUAL Phase CT Abdomen is not performed?

In case of pregnancy, DUAL Phase CT Abdomen is not avoided. So, in case of pregnancy, you must notify the doctor/radiologist/technologist about this before the procedure.

Cost of DUAL Phase CT Abdomen

The DUAL Phase CT Abdomen test cost near me in Delhi usually ranges from INR 11000 to INR 12000, depending on the diagnostic centre.