The CT scan of the abdomen is a very important medium by which one can manage abdominal disorders. The high resolution powers of the scanners make it possible to demonstrate the anatomy of the abdominal region and its associated ailments.

The CT Abdomen plain is used to figure out the defects in the abdomen by diagnosing the cause of the abdominal pain and disease of the internal organs, small intestine and colon which can be caused by any of the following:

• Infections such as pyelonephritis or abscesses.
• Inflammatory conditions like appendicitis, diverticularitis, pancreatitis, Crohn's disease.
• Renal (kidney) stones.
• Cancers of the stomach, colon, liver, kidneys, bladder, pancreas as well as lymphoma.
• Injuries to the internal organs.
• Abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Pre and post surgical assessment.
• Guidance for Biopsy and drainage of pathological findings.