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CT Scan Cisternography

CT cisternography is a minimally invasive imaging procedure used to map the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the brain and spinal cord. It is highly regarded as a gold-standard diagnostic tool for precisely locating active CSF leaks

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24 hours

Time Required

30 minutes

Body Part

BRAIN

Laterality

Midline

Do's

  • Fast for 4 hours before the scan (no solid food). You may drink plain water. • remove all metal from the body.
  • Continue all essential medications with a small sip of water.
  • A blood test for kidney function (creatinine/eGFR) may be required specially if you are diabetic,kidney disease. Bring the report.
  • Inform the team of any prior contrast reactions, kidney impairment, thyroid disease, or allergies. • An IV cannula will be placed in your arm. • Drink 2 litres of water over the next 24 hours to flush the contrast dye.

Don'ts

  • ⚠ Note: If you are on Metformin (or any metformin-containing combination tablet), you must STOP taking it on the day of the scan and for 48 hours after. Resume only after your doctor confirms kidney function is normal.

What is CT Scan Cisternography

CT cisternography is a minimally invasive imaging procedure used to map the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) around the brain and spinal cord. It is highly regarded as a gold-standard diagnostic tool for precisely locating active CSF leaks