Modern 64-line single-source CT

The Weilheim Radiological Center uses a modern 64-line single-source CT (Siemens Definition AS). This multi-detector technology allows larger body areas (e.g. lung/abdominal area) to be examined in a matter of seconds.

Depending on the problem and by means of constant dose adjustment, the use of special methods keeps the radiation exposure as low as possible, while the amount of contrast agent used (when necessary) is kept to a minimum.

CT examination procedure

After being welcomed by the medical-technical X-ray assistants (MTRA), you are shown to a comfortable patient bed.

You remain in this position during the entire examination which takes 1–12 minutes. Our staff will give you all the important instructions, such as which body parts to keep particularly steady or when to hold your breath.

 

The imaging itself is felt as little as any conventional X-ray examination. Throughout the duration of the measurements, the patient bed moves through a ring of a width of 80 cm approx. This is why this technique is also used with patients suffering from claustrophobia.

After the examination, your images are analyzed by the radiologist who also sends a written report to your doctor.

Use of contrast agent

To answer certain questions, the use of iodine-containing contrast agent is necessary. Thank to this measure, the test results are improved significantly. When injecting the contrast agent, you may feel warm for a short time. Most people tolerate the contrast agent easily. The contrast agent is excreted through the kidneys after a short time.

If you are suffering from any allergies or diabetes, we kindly ask you to let us know before the examination.

Before the examination

When the abdominal cavity is examined, about two cups of contrast medium have to be drunk over one hour before taking the picture to achieve a clear demarcation of the intestinal loops from other organs on the cross-sectional images.

For the examination using a contrast agent, we will ask your referral doctor or general practitioner the following current laboratory values: Renal values (creatinine or GFR) as well as the thyroid values (TSH basal).

We will inform you in detail when booking your appointment.

Restrictions on CT examinations or contrast agent administration

Pregnant patients are subject to a strict indication and, under normal circumstances, they should not be examined.

In the case of thyroid hyperfunction, impaired renal function or contrast agent allergy, contrast media is only administered in exceptional cases.

Before the examination, we clarify whether additional drugs are needed before the administration of contrast medium or any other equivalent examinations are possible.