CT Thorax & Upper Abdomen

A CT Thorax & Upper Abdomen is a painless, non-invasive scan that delivers 3-D images of your chest and upper belly in under 10 minutes. At Cadabams Diagnostics, we combine cutting-edge 128-slice CT technology with caring staff so you get answers quickly and comfortably. Whether you need routine screening or urgent evaluation, our streamlined booking and rapid report turnaround keep you one step ahead of your health.

A thoracic CT scan uses X-ray beams and advanced computer processing to create cross-sectional images of the lungs, heart, ribs, liver, pancreas, stomach, and major blood vessels. Unlike standard X-rays, CT captures details as small as 0.5 mm, making it ideal for spotting early tumours, infections, or trauma.

Key Features

• Speed: 5–7 seconds scan time
• No hospital stay: walk-in, walk-out
• High accuracy: >95 % sensitivity for lung nodules

1. Non-contrast CT – quick check for stones or lung nodules
2. Contrast-enhanced CT – iodine dye highlights tumours and vessels
3. Low-dose CT (LDCT) – screening tool for high-risk smokers

• Lung nodule size & density
• Lymph-node diameter
• Liver & spleen volume
• Aortic diameter
• Pleural effusion volume

• Screen for lung cancer in high-risk individuals
• Evaluate chronic cough, shortness of breath
• Detect liver lesions or kidney stones
• Monitor COVID-19 lung sequelae

Doctors recommend this scan if you have:

• Persistent cough >3 weeks
• Unexplained weight loss or chest pain
• History of smoking (≥20 pack-years)
• Abnormal blood tests (elevated liver enzymes)
• Recent trauma or suspected blood clots

• Early detection increases 5-year lung-cancer survival from 15 % to >60 %
• One-stop imaging covers chest and upper abdomen
• Guides biopsy or surgery precisely
• Digital report available in <60 minutes at Cadabams

• Lung cancer
• Pulmonary embolism
• Tuberculosis
• Cirrhosis & fatty liver
• Pancreatitis
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm

• Fast 4–6 hours before contrast study; clear fluids allowed
• Remove metal objects (jewellery, bra hooks)
• Inform staff of allergies, kidney issues, or pregnancy
• Bring previous films or CDs for comparison

• Recent creatinine test if contrast planned
• Doctor’s prescription (required)
• Valid ID & insurance card

Morning slots (8 a.m.–11 a.m.) reduce fasting time and allow same-day consultation.

• Adults & teens (>14 years)
• BMI < 200 kg (table limit)
• Stable vital signs—heart rate <100 bpm

1. Check-in at front desk (5 min)
2. Change into cotton gown; lockers provided
3. IV line inserted for contrast (if needed)
4. Lie on CT table; arms above head
5. Hold breath for 5–7 seconds while table glides through scanner
6. Post-scan observation 15 min (contrast patients)

• No metformin for 48 h post-contrast in kidney patients
• Report shellfish allergy—we use low-osmolar contrast to cut risk
• Breastfeeding mothers may resume nursing after 12 h with hydration

• Radiation exposure: ~2–7 mSv (equal to 6–24 months of natural background)
• Contrast allergy: rare (0.04 %), usually mild rash
• Pregnancy: deferred unless critical (radiation risk to fetus)

At Cadabams, we follow ALARA principles—As Low As Reasonably Achievable—to minimise radiation without compromising image quality.