Why patient should do the examination? (value of test).
- Early detection of gastric cancer.
- To examine some other gastric diseases, e.g. hiatus hernia, polyps and ulcers.
- Assessment of the stomach after surgery.
- Assessment of the volume of the gastric pouch after bariatric surgery.
- Unlike conventional endoscopy, which needs a scope to be inserted into your stomach, virtual colonoscopy uses a CT scan to provide cross-sectional images of your stomach. The images then digitally manipulated to offer an in depth view of the inside of the stomach.
Who benefits from getting tested?
- Patients with suspected gastric masses.
- Patients who underwent gastric bariatric surgery.
Are there any contraindications to the examination?
- This procedure should not be performed if you are or might be pregnant.
Examination preparations
- Fasting at least 8 hours
A brief description of the examination procedure
- Before scanning, you will be asked to intake effervescent granules with a small amount of water orally to distend the stomach.
- You will be scanned initially lying on your back and then you’ll turn over to lie on your abdomen and you will be scanned again.
- You will be asked to hold your breath during each scan for about 20 seconds.
- The entire examination is usually completed within 15 minutes
Where I can get tested?
The exam is done on one of the latest Multislice CT machines from GE, SIEMENS & PHILIPS in Alfa scan branches
Are there any aftercare or precautions to be done?
- You can resume your usual activities after your virtual colonoscopy
Are there any possible complications to the examination?
Virtual gastroscopy is generally safe. Risks include:
- A small risk of causing a tear in the stomach.
- Exposure to a low level of radiation.
