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CAT Scan
A CT (computerized
tomography) or CAT scan
(computerized axial tomography)
is a special x-ray that
scans an area one layer (slice) at a time. Using ionizing radiation to acquire cross sectional views of the body, a radiologist is able to look inside the body to see healthy and diseased tissues as well as some blood vessels. The CT scanner has a
circular opening in which your body travels through.
Depending on the procedure
your physician orders, you may be given an injection of
an iodine-based contrast (x-ray dye) in your arm. You may also
be instructed to drink a contrast agent before your exam, which
would demonstrate your gastrointestinal system, (stomach, small bowel,
and large bowel). For additional information
on this procedure, please visit For
specific Glens Falls Hospital preps, click
here.
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