CT Enterography is a new diagnostic tool in evaluating Small Bowel Disorders.  CT enterography, is highly sensitive and specific for Crohn's disease, and it is increasingly being used to stage the small bowel.

CT Enterography combines a CT scan with large volumes of oral contrast to image the small bowel. This can help your health care provider determine a diagnosis and potential therapies that may be used in your treatment.

After you arrive, you will be asked to begin drinking an oral contrast material (Volumen) in timed intervals. Once this is complete, you will begin your exam by lying on the CT scan table with your arms resting above your head. You will then be given contrast material through the IV line that was placed earlier. You may feel a brief warm sensation after the contrast material is injected. You will be asked to hold your breath for the 20-30 seconds that the actual scan takes. The table moves slowly through the ring-shaped CT scanner as the images are taken.

You should not eat 4 hours prior to your scheduled examination time, and will need to drink 16 ounces of water prior 2 hours prior to the exam.

You will check in 1 hour and 15 minutes prior to your scheduled examination time to register and begin drinking the oral contrast. The CT scan portion of the examination takes approximately 20 minutes.

What should I do after the procedure?

You will be monitored briefly following the examination and your IV will be removed 10-15 minutes after the exam.
Resume all of your previous medications.  Your CT images will be interpreted by a board certified radiologist, and the findings will be sent to your doctor. Your doctor will contact you with the results.

Where can I get additional information regarding this procedure?

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Ask your doctor or call our Bridgewater or Edison Centers for more information on this procedure.

To schedule, please call:

Bridgewater Imaging Center 908-725-1291

Edison Imaging Center 732-548-6800