Newhouse JH, The multiple images provided give your doctor many different views of your body. Witting M. Fortamet (metformin hydrochloride) [package insert]. CT Oral Contrast Prep For Abdomen/Pelvis With Contrast. Without Contrast: 74170. Tonelli M; 1997;169(4):951–952. McCabe CJ. Abdominal Abscess: What’s Causing the Pain in My Tummy? 6. Recent estimates place the number of computed tomography (CT) scans performed annually in the United States at approximately 70 million.1 Given the cost and radiation exposure, it is critical that CT is appropriate and performed with optimal technique. this is a CT of the Abdomen and Pelvis, Enterography protocol this is a higher quality study than a standard CT. Small bowel problems (enterography) Abdomen C+/C- (organ specific) Liver, Pancreas, or Kidneys Readi-Cat is a special liquid medication also known as “contrast.” This contrast contains barium sulfate which is radiopaque. 2007;7(3):307–316. IV contrast raises the risk of kidney failure if you’re dehydrated or have a preexisting kidney problem. Panicek DM. Oral contrast is not usually given in the diagnosis of some Rao PM, Preparations – Abdomen and Pelvis CT Scan. Despite marked advances in limiting image times for magnetic resonance imaging, CT remains the primary modality for most indications for imaging the abdomen and pelvis. However, patients with a documented anaphylactic reaction to any medication are at higher risk of a reaction to iodinated contrast.9,10, Many centers screen outpatients with suspected renal insufficiency by measuring serum creatinine one month before administration of contrast agents. Your doctor has ordered a CT (Computed Tomography) of your abdomen. Clear communication between the physician and radiologist is essential for obtaining the most appropriate study at the lowest cost and risk to the patient. The concentration of barium used for fluoroscopy is more than 20 times that of the typical oral contrast suspension for CT. For example, the barium concentration from an upper gastrointestinal series or an enema will produce an artifact on abdominal CT because it is significantly more concentrated than bowel contrast agents used for CT. Barium enemas are also given after abdominal CT to allow time for the less-dense barium to leave the colon. Indications for abdominal CT and/or pelvic CT examinations include, but are not limited to: 1. Douglas WW, Iodine allergy: an oyster without a pearl? Seez P, Severe pain can sometimes make…. General CT Tips • Ordering a study with contrast means IV contrast, not PO • Always order CT abdomen AND pelvis • Never order CT with and without • Only exception is CT head • Patient is scanned twice (double the radiation dose) • Must have at least 20g, antecubital IV for CTA Cedars-Sinai 's S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center has a team of specialists who focus on taking and interpreting CT scans. Each picture, also called a slice, shows a few layers of your body tissue on a computer or TV-like screen. Potential Harms of Computed Tomography: The Role of Informed Consent, Diagnostic Indications: Noncontrast-Enhanced CT vs. IV Contrast, When to Order CT with and Without Contrast, http://www.acr.org/~/media/ACR/Documents/PGTS/guidelines/Myelography.pdf, http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/021574s010lbl.pdf, http://www.acr.org/Quality-Safety/Appropriateness-Criteria/Diagnostic, Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease. What’s Causing Pain in My Lower Right Abdomen? Tonelli M; Radiology. AJR Am J Roentgenol. CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W CONTRAST 74160 and 72193 Cancer Staging Melanoma and Carcinoid Yes Yes CT ABDOMEN AND PELVIS W & WO CONTRAST 74170 and 72193 Gastrointestinal Crohns Disease Ulcerative Colitis IBD Appendicitis Diverticulitis Abscess Hernia (ventral, umbilical, inguinal) Obstruction Yes Yes CT ABDOMEN & PELVIS W CONTRAST Get Permissions, Access the latest issue of American Family Physician. Water-soluble, iodine-based contrast agents can also be given orally. This shift away from the routine use of oral contrast appears to have gained momentum in the 2013-14 time frame. The contrast used in a CT scan may cause itching, a rash, or a headache. Oral contrast is often used to enhance CT images of the abdomen and pelvis. 5(September 1, 2013) JAMES V. RAWSON, MD, FACR, is the Warren Professor and Chair of Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Interventional Radiology at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, Augusta.... ALLEN L. PELLETIER, MD, FAAFP, is an associate professor of family medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University. In most cases, they’re mild. Here’s what it may be. Incidence and severity of acute allergic-like reactions to i.v. Side effects of barium contrast can include: Side effects of iodine contrast can include: If you’re given either type of contrast and have severe symptoms, call your doctor or go to the emergency room right away. Use of low-osmolality contrast has been associated with a reduction in adverse effects. American College of Radiology. performing high-quality diagnostic abdominal CT and/or pelvic CT. II. Adapted with permission from American College of Radiology. It can also cause many additional effects, including loss of appetite. Barium and Gastrografin are both chemicals that help doctors get better images of your stomach and bowels. Family physicians often must determine the most appropriate diagnostic tests to order for their patients. Am Fam Physician. If you have an iodine allergy or have had a reaction to IV contrast dye in the past, you can still have a CT scan with IV contrast. Prokop M. Copyright © 2013 by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Kho D, Utter DP. This can be filled at Baystate Pharmacies at 759 Chestnut Street and 3300 Main Street as well as at many local pharmacies. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis is an application of computed tomography (CT) and is a sensitive method for diagnosis of abdominal diseases. The choice of contrast agent depends on route of administration, desired tissue differentiation, and suspected diagnosis. Contrast agents in x-ray computed tomography and its applications in oncology. ACR appropriateness criteria. You may feel nauseous (sick to your stomach) or vomit (throw up). 14. Abdomen CT: scan from diaphragm to iliac crest. See the CME Quiz. Contrast agents are used to differentiate between organs and improve lesion detection and characterization. Atlanta, Ga.: Sciele Pharma, Inc.; 2008. A reformatted 5-mm coronal image is shown. 2007;115(10):1211–1217. Cohan RH, The American College of Radiology recommends using IV iodinated contrast in pregnant women when the information needed affects the care of the patient and fetus and cannot be obtained without contrast, and when the referring physician thinks that imaging should not wait until after the pregnancy.7, Iodinated contrast media can saturate the thyroid gland and significantly reduce uptake of iodine 131, rendering the treatment ineffective. Series of x-rays produced “slices” are ... procedures within the abdomen or pelvis. Your doctor may choose a CT scan over an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan because a CT scan is faster than an MRI. The first, barium sulfate, is the most common oral contrast agent used in CT. A history of anaphylactic reactions would preclude IV contrast except in extreme emergencies. Acute flank pain: comparison of non-contrast-enhanced CT and intravenous urography. This will likely be an iodine-based dye. This clinical content conforms to AAFP criteria for continuing medical education (CME). As with barium agents, they must be diluted for CT compared with the concentrations used in fluoroscopy. Novelline RA, CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast . This is especially true for children, who are more sensitive to radiation exposure than adults. These have led to the introduction of various CT technologies including automatic tube current modulation and tube potential selection techniques, efficient detector configuration, and iterative reconstruction techniques to enable dose reduction while … A CT (computed tomography) scan, also called a CAT scan, is a type of specialized X-ray. The second type of contrast agent is sometimes used as a substitute for barium and is called Gastrografin. contraindicated, a CT Adrenal Protocol is recommended. Read about the causes of abdominal pain and painful urination, which include STIs, kidney stones, cancer, and more. There are two different types of substances used for oral CT contrast. Possible reactions are listed in Table 1.7  If a patient has had a previous minor reaction to an IV iodinated contrast agent, precontrast administration of oral or IV corticosteroids and diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may decrease their risk (Table 27). Outpatients requiring oral contrast for a CT scan require a prescription for Readi-Cat 2, 2 bottles of 450ml, take as directed. You may also be given a hospital gown to wear. Rutten A, 27 Use of … Pelvis Without Contrast: 72192. Verification of cystic lesions in abdominal viscera can usually be well-documented with ultrasound. Many types of contrast agents can be used in computed tomography: oral, intravenous, rectal, and intrathecal. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 1995. Adverse reactions to ionic and nonionic contrast media. A = consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence; B = inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence; C = consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series. A report from the Japanese Committee on the Safety of Contrast Media. 2013 Sep 1;88(5):312-316. Wiebe N, Triple-contrast helical CT in penetrating torso trauma: a prospective study to determine peritoneal violation and the need for laporotomy. In general, oral contrast is used for most abdominal and pelvic CT scans unless there is no suspicion of bowel pathology (e.g., noncontrast CT to detect kidney stones) or when administration would delay a diagnosis in the trauma setting. Paulson EK, Because exposure to radiation during pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects, it’s important to tell your doctor if you are or might be pregnant. It is essential to know the types of contrast agents, their risks, contraindications, and common clinical scenarios in which contrast-enhanced computed tomography is appropriate. Barium has a chalky taste and texture. Oral contrast agents are barium- or iodine-based and are used for bowel opacification. … After your abdominal CT scan, you can likely return to your regular daily activities. afpserv@aafp.org for copyright questions and/or permission requests. They help your doctor see the organs, blood vessels, and bones in your abdomen. Pelvis CT: scan from iliac crest to pubic symphysis. 1995;194(3):789–794. D'Andrea D, Pelvis Without Contrast: 72192. Health Phys. In patients with normal renal function, repeat measurement of serum creatinine is not recommended after outpatient administration of intravenous contrast agents. Indirect CTV images do not look like CTA images, but they are almost always diagnostic (jus… http://www.acr.org/~/media/ACR/Documents/PGTS/guidelines/Myelography.pdf. Learn what causes these symptoms and how to manage pain at home. A life-threatening allergic reaction can also happen, but this is rare. The specific agent and route of administration are based on clinical indications and patient factors. In patients with normal renal function, repeat measurement of serum creatinine is not recommended after outpatient administration of IV contrast agents.7. Frequency of serum creatinine changes in the absence of iodinated contrast material: implications for studies of contrast nephrotoxicity. Seez P, An abdominal CT takes pictures of your abdomen. A person viewing it online may make one printout of the material and may use that printout only for his or her personal, non-commercial reference. The results are somewhat dependent on cardiac output, size of the intravenous line, rate of injection, and degree of hydration. Scalea TM. American College of Radiology. Renal stones, appendicitis, pancreatitis, diverticulitis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and bowel obstruction are … Pelvis CT: scan from iliac crest to pubic symphysis. You may be asked to stop taking certain medications before your test. A typical abdominal CT scan takes from 10 to 30 minutes. JAMA. et al. Some centers use oral contrast to evaluate for appendicitis; some do not use bowel contrast,3 and others use rectal contrast to avoid the delay associated with oral administration.4, Iodine-based intravenous (IV) contrast agents are used for opacification of vascular structures and solid abdominal and pelvic organs. Your doctor will probably ask you to fast (not eat) for two to four hours before the scan. Risks of an abdominal CT scan include the following: You may develop a skin rash or itchiness if you’re allergic to the oral contrast. Address correspondence to James V. Rawson, MD, FACR, Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, HB 4020, Augusta, GA 30912 (e-mail: Mettler FA Jr, Methylprednisolone (Medrol), 32 mg orally 12 and 2 hours before contrast administration; plus diphenhydramine (Benadryl), 50 mg intravenously, intramuscularly, or orally 1 hour before contrast administration, Prednisone, 50 mg orally 13, 7, and 1 hour before contrast administration; plus diphenhydramine, 50 mg intravenously, intramuscularly, or orally 1 hour before contrast administration, Iodinated contrast crosses the human placenta. http://www.acr.org/Quality-Safety/Appropriateness-Criteria/Diagnostic. Ultrasound studies may be limited in obese patients. Children have a lower incidence of reactions to IV contrast agents, and most of these are mild (0.18% for low-osmolality agents).7,8, Risk factors for contrast reactions include multiple drug allergies and asthma. November 21, 2012. et al. D'Andrea D, Adult Oral Contrast Guidelines Water Soluble vs Non-Water Soluble Contrast Routine scans are performed with water soluble (iohexol) contrast Non-water soluble contrast (barium sulfate) can used in certain situations (i.e. High-resolution CT of the lungs: findings in various pulmonary diseases. 88/No. Airoldi F, CT imaging of the abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast can visualize interstitial nephritis, early and late stages of APN and complications like abscesses and EPN accurately (Figure 2). Paulson EK, Concerns for using IV contrast during CT include a history of reactions to contrast agents, pregnancy, treatment of thyroid disease with radioactive iodine, use of metformin (Glucophage), and chronic or acutely worsening renal disease. If you have diabetes, your risk of having kidney damage will increase if contrast is used. Matsuura K. 3. Computed tomography, more commonly known as a CT or CAT scan, is a diagnostic medical test that, like traditional x-rays, produces multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body. General Abdominal Your doctor has ordered a CT (Computed Tomography) of your abdomen. Iodinated contrast should be avoided for two months before administration of iodine 131. Frequency of serum creatinine changes in the absence of iodinated contrast material: implications for studies of contrast nephrotoxicity. Accessed November 21, 2012. AJR Am J Roentgenol. Chest CT Routine With Contrast Typical Indications: Evaluate Infection, known or suspected lung cancer, empyema, evaluate pulmonary mass, hilar enlargement Acquisition Phase Phase CT protocols for acute appendicitis: time for change. 2007;188(6):1643–1647. AJR Am J Roentgenol. Kozuka T, As a result, an abdominal CT scan slightly increases your risk of cancer. In general, oral contrast is used for most abdominal and pelvic CT scans unless there is no suspicion of bowel pathology (e.g., noncontrast CT … If your results are abnormal, it could be for several reasons. If IV contrast is contraindicated, CT Abd/Pelvis with oral contrast will suffice. First line: CT abdomen and pelvis with IV contrast (most sensitive) Indications: acute non-localized abdominal pain; Findings . This test may be used to look for: Abnormal widening or ballooning of … et al. Wiebe N, However, if contrast must be administered within two months of iodine 131 treatment, consultation with an endocrinologist should be considered.7 Administration of iodinated contrast may provoke thyrotoxicosis, although this is rare.12, Approximately 90% of absorbed metformin is excreted by the kidneys within 24 hours. Survey of contrast media use in southeastern U.S. hospitals. CT Appendicitis Protocol for evaluation of appendicitis. But sometimes, itchy lips are a symptom of a less common health condition. It is performed with a higher radiation dose and larger dose of IV contrast, which helps to evaluate subtle areas of bowel inflammation. 11. Also, if you have iodine sensitivity, your healthcare provider can premedicate you with steroids to reduce the risk of a reaction. AJR Am J Roentgenol. If IV contrast is contraindicated, CT Abd/Pelvis with oral contrastwill suffice. Contact You have been given 2 bottles of Readi-Cat. Rao PM, No mutagenic or teratogenic effects have been shown with nonionic, low-osmolality contrast in animal studies. When to Order Contrast-Enhanced CT. The most common contrast agents used with CT imaging are barium- and iodine-based. Possible contraindications for using intravenous contrast agents during computed tomography include a history of reactions to contrast agents, pregnancy, radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid disease, metformin use, and chronic or acutely worsening renal disease. ... common indications including nononcologic emergencies in 26.7%, postoperative complications in 19.2%, oncologic emergencies in 14.3%, and intestinal obstruction in 12.2% of patients presenting with an acute complaint [2]. Different imaging modalities require different concentrations of contrast for optimal detection of pathology. 1997;68(5):386–390. Some of the reasons your doctor may want you to have an abdominal CT scan include: You may have heard of other imaging exams and wonder why your doctor chose a CT scan over other options. Indirect CTV Often combined with CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) in the acute setting, indirect CTV is performed as a standard, nonoral, post–intravenous contrast-enhanced CT at approximately 120 to 150 seconds after injection of contrast, which is considerably later than portal venous phase. Starren J. A CT scan may not show all of the medical problems in your pelvis or abdomen. Choe KA, General CT Tips • Ordering a study with contrast means IV contrast, not PO • Always order CT abdomen AND pelvis • Never order CT with and without • Only exception is CT head • Patient is scanned twice (double the radiation dose) • Must have at least 20g, antecubital IV for CTA However, keep in mind that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that any one person’s risk of cancer from a CT scan is much lower than their risk of getting cancer naturally. AJR Am J Roentgenol. It is used frequently to determine stage of cancer and to follow progress. Pannu N, Ellis JH, CT abdomen with contrast / If critically ill, consider CT abdomen with contrast Abdominal pain: non-focal, fever CT abdomen & pelvis IV contrast Oral contrast If pregnant, consider US or non-contrast MR abdomen & pelvis Abdominal pain: right upper quadrant US abdomen If afebrile, normal WBC & only gallstones on US, consider CT abdomen with contrast This is a liquid that contains either barium or a substance called Gastrografin (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium liquid). CT is an advanced form of X-rays that uses a narrow X-ray beam and advanced computer software to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body organs. Readi-Cat is a special liquid medication also known as “contrast.” This contrast contains barium sulfate which is radiopaque. Briguori C, 2007;189(3):512]. Schabelman E, You’ll be instructed to remove items such as: Depending on the reason why you’re getting a CT scan, you may need to drink a large glass of oral contrast. 9. There are two different types of substances used for oral CT contrast. Verification of cystic lesions in abdominal viscera can usually be well-documented with ultrasound. 2010;39(5):701–707. family practice, internal medicine, surgeons, etc) on when to order a CT Abdomen with a CT Pelvis for common indications. 20. Sign up for the free AFP email table of contents. However, IV radiologic contrast may cause transient alteration in renal function, which could impair metformin clearance, leading to a higher risk of metabolic acidosis. Accessed September 12, 2012. Iodine allergy: an oyster without a pearl? A CT scan of the abdomen/pelvis is a non-invasive imaging technique which allows . 1990;175 (3):621–628. Reprints are not available from the authors. Zeman RK, Brink JA, Costello P. Helical/Spiral CT: A Practical Approach. The results are somewhat dependent on cardiac output, size of the intravenous line, rate of injection, and degree of hydration. Tell your doctor about any sensitivities to medications or any kidney problems you have. Lawrason JN, Jan SC. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises that metformin should be withheld at the time of IV contrast administration and for 48 hours afterward, and resumed only after reevaluation of renal status (i.e., return to baseline serum creatinine level).13. Indirect CTV Often combined with CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) in the acute setting, indirect CTV is performed as a standard, nonoral, post–intravenous contrast-enhanced CT at approximately 120 to 150 seconds after injection of contrast, which is considerably later than portal venous phase. Before going into your CT scan, tell your doctor if you: In addition to barium, your doctor may want you to have intravenous (IV) contrast dye to highlight blood vessels, organs, and other structures. Witting M. A reformatted 5-mm coronal image is shown. 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