CT scan of the neck in Lviv
The neck is one of the most complex parts of the human body, connecting the head with the torso and performing many vital functions. That is why the neck is a particularly vulnerable area.
CT scan of soft tissues of the neck is a layer-by-layer imaging of the larynx, thyroid gland, trachea, esophagus, blood vessels, lymph nodes using X-ray irradiation, which allows to assess their condition and the condition of adjacent structures.
Price of CT scan of the neck in Lviv at the NOVO Medical Center
| Name | Cost for adults, UAH | Cost for children under 3 years old, UAH | Cost for children under 16 years old, UAH |
| КТ шиї з контрастним підсиленням | 2100 | 2000 | 2050 |
Preparation for neck CT scan in Lviv at the NOVO Medical Center
The patient must have a referral from the doctor with his/her contact information, as well as all previous examinations - outpatient card, medical history, hospital discharge, protocols of previous ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray results, etc.
If the examination is to be performed using intravenous contrast, the patient must have blood test results for urea and creatinine, which are valid for 14 days.
Contrast-enhanced examination is performed on an empty stomach (no solid food should be eaten 4 hours before the examination). It is necessary to wear loose, comfortable clothes without metal elements (buckles, buttons, buttons).
If a patient has diabetes mellitus, takes hypoglycemic drugs and is preparing for computed tomography with intravenous contrast, he/she should stop taking these drugs one day before the examination.
For young children who undergo this examination under medication sleep, there is a separate preparation: it is imperative to refuse to eat and drink for 4 hours before the start of the diagnosis. Also, at the time of the examination, the child should be healthy, without cough, runny nose, fever or other acute conditions.
