“Is a CT scan of the abdomen accurate?”
I will have an abdomen CT scan. Is a CT scan of the abdomen accurate?
4 Answers
CT scans are only as accurate as the cooperation of the patient and the expertise of the tech allows,; the more obese a patient, the more difficult the scan may be to read, but then again fat separates organs and this cn be helpful. Alot, depends on what the provider is trying to elucidate.
Yes, a CT scan of the abdomen is considered accurate for diagnosing various conditions and abnormalities in the abdominal area. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
All radiographs can miss things. You have to correlate clinical findings.
It depends on what you are looking for, but generally are more than 90-05% accutrate.
