Advanced Diagnostic Centre in the field of Radiology and diagnostic imaging services that provide Get Contrast / Rectal Contrast imaging services for molecular Diagnostics and therapy, which is a NABL & NABH-accredited centre. Routes of administration include rectal; it can be used during clinical evaluation and will add extra enhancement of selected areas of the gastrointestinal tract during CT or other radiologic exams as needed.

About Contrast / Rectal Contrast

Some contrast / Rectal Contrast is the infusion of a material into the body used to make certain portions or organs of the body more visible (contrast) during body imaging or exams. Rectal contrast is generally introduced into the rectum for use during a specific type of CT scan to produce a good contrast between the large bowel and adjacent structures. It might be helpful if further imaging detail is needed of the bowel, if there is suspicion of bowel complications, or when the bowel and adjacent tissues need to be evaluated.

What is Contrast / Rectal Contrast?

Gentle introduction of contrast material into the rectum via the appropriate clinical procedure (small tube) is known as rectal contrast. A contrast may be given during the imaging, and this will help to identify parts of the colon and rectum in the structure. Depending on the condition being assessed and what instructions the radiologist has given you, they may need to have you use a different type of contrast, a different way to take the contrast, and/or either oral or IV contrast may be used. A rectal contrast does not need to be done for all abdominal/pelvic scans. May use if clinically indicated and per the imaging protocol asked.

Common Reasons for Contrast / Rectal Contrast

• Bowel outline: Helps define the outline of the colon and rectum during appropriate imaging procedures.
• Assessment - May Help in Selecting Structural Abnormalities of the Large Bowel: Suspected Bowel Abnormalities.
• Post-Surgical Assessment: May be used to assess a number of complications after surgery for the bowel.
• Bowel Communication or Fistula Assessment: Can be ordered for additional information if a problem with an abnormal bowel connection is suspected.
• Abdominal & Pelvic Imaging: May be helpful in characterizing the bowel in some CT protocols.
• Evaluation of Adjacent Structures: In this instance, helps to clarify the relationship of another organ or tissue to the bowel.
• Further Evaluation of the Imaging Findings: May be necessary if an earlier scan was abnormal and they wish to have it evaluated further.

Conditions Evaluated

Large Bowel and Rectum

For some procedures, the use of rectal contrast may be useful in delineating the colon and rectum and aid in the evaluation of the position of the colon and rectum, their contour and relation to adjacent structures.

Post-Surgical Bowel Complications

Rectal contrast may be used during CT to evaluate suspected complications, including leakage at a bowel anastomosis after surgery.

Fistulas and Abnormal Connections

If a communication with the bowel is suspected to be abnormal, rectal contrast may be helpful. Further tests may be necessary to arrive at a diagnosis for a fistula.

Bowel Wall and Structural Abnormalities

Exams may draw a picture of the bowel's shape and some of the abnormal structures. The findings are considered in conjunction with the symptoms, clinical history, and the findings from other imaging tests.

Relationship Between Bowel and Surrounding Organs

For selected cases, a limited amount of rectal contrast will be used to further distinguish the bowel from surrounding tissues, helping the radiologist to find the location and extent of an abnormality.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a NABL & NABH Accredited Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Pathology-based Diagnostic Centre. We pay special attention to information gained from diagnostic imaging, how to do this best, how to keep the patients as comfortable as possible, and how to get accurate reporting. The imaging team carries out the examination with the suggested procedure and provides information on the procedure.

Book Your Contrast / Rectal Contrast

Ask the doctor about details and instructions if the doctor recommended that a procedure be performed using rectal contrast; contact Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Carry prescription, old imaging reports, and old medical records, if applicable. On the advice of your doctor, the radiology staff can assure you that you are having the right exam.