Pelvis CT

A pelvis CT can be performed to examine the organs such as the bladder, prostate, lymph nodes and reproductive organs and detect any abnormalities within the pelvic area including bones.

This scan can be performed to look at:

• Staging and diagnosis of bladder, prostate, rectal, and gynaecologic carcinoma,
• Diagnosis of appendicitis,
• Diagnosis of diverticulitis,

And also

• Fracture of the hip,
• Fractures of the pelvis,
• Fractures of the acetabulum,
• Other bony abnormalities,

There is no preparation required a CT of the pelvis, however please ensure that there is no metal objects on your clothing (belts, metal beading etc).

It is important to inform a member of staff as soon as possible if you are pregnant BEFORE the test is performed. The examination may not be appropriate or special considerations or precautions might need to be taken. If you suspect you could be pregnant then a pregnancy test will need to be performed prior to the commencement of the examination.

For safety reasons there cannot be anyone in the room during the scanning of a CT and relatives must wait outside. A staff member will be behind the glass window a short distance away watching the patient at all times during the scan should there be any concerns.

There will paperwork such as a questionnaire and consent form which you will be required to fill in upon arrival to the department. Children under the age of 16 will require consent from a guardian.

Jewellery and metal objects will need to be removed from around your waist (belts & zippers) so as to not obscure the images.

If you require an interpreter, please inform the booking clerk at the time of booking.

You will be asked to lie on the CT examination bed on your back. The CT examination bed will move in and out of the CT scanner multiple times as images are acquired. Once the images are obtained then the examination is complete.

A specialised doctor will carefully analyse your images and make a report to your referring doctor. If the referring doctor is in the hospital they will be able to access the results on their computer. If you are an out-patient then a disc of images can be made available to you within 5 working days after your CT scan.

• Removed all Jewellery and metal objects.
  
  

Don't forget to bring these along to your appointment

• Referral/request form from your doctor
  
  
• Medicare / Pension card
  
  
• Previous films and report