CT Orbits
Purpose: This examination visualizes the bony structures of the orbis with cross-sectional images. The procedure is always conducted with contrast material.
Length of Test: 20 Minutes
Patient Prep: If the patient has known allergies to contrast or iodine the patient should contact their referring physician prior to his/her patient visit so that proper premedications can be administered. For a contrast injection, patients must sign a consent form before the procedure. A consent form should be obtained from immediate family for pediatric, confused, or disoriented patients.
Procedure: There are two parts to the procedure:
Part One is performed using the same process as a brain/head scan.
Part two is conducted similar to a sinuses scan with the patient lying on his/her stomach with their chin extended and head in a specific holder.
After all cross-sectional images of the orvuts are taken they will be processed into pictures. The pictures will be evaluated by a Radiologist and a report will be sent to the referring physician.
*Gantry: A circular tube through which the body moves to obtain a cross-sectional image.
