How is the detailed procedure of computed tomography of liver abscess?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am male, this year I am 20 years old, now I want to check for liver abscess. Doctor, let me ask you how is the detailed procedure of computed tomography of liver abscess? Thanks for the advice doctor. Good health doctor.
Anonymous client
Answer
Answered by Master, Doctor Lam Thi Kim Chi - Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How is the detailed procedure of computed tomography of liver abscess? ", the doctor answered as follows:
Computerized tomography of the abdomen - pelvis is a routine technique at Vinmec in screening, diagnosing and monitoring general abdominal diseases. Currently, Vinmec is equipped with the world's most modern tomography machine: CT scanner Aquilion One 640 slides with outstanding advantages such as minimizing examination time and radiation level, high spatial resolution allowing to collect data. receive detailed images, moreover, the large diameter of the shooting chamber creates a comfortable feeling for the customer.
Liver abscess is a condition where the liver cells are destroyed, forming a pus pocket. With the help of modern imaging facilities, including computed tomography, diagnosis of liver abscess becomes easier.
Normally, you will have a CT scan with intravenous contrast, the imaging procedure is done as follows:
You need to fast for 4-6 hours before the procedure. Also, you need to tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant/suspected of being pregnant, have medical conditions such as diabetes, venous disease, asthma, kidney disease and drug allergies. Shooting time usually lasts from 3-5 minutes, in some cases longer from 15-45 minutes. When taking pictures, customers need to lie still and hold their breath as instructed. When contrast is injected, there is usually a burning sensation along the face, neck, chest and groin area within a few seconds, however, you still need to lie still for best results. After having a contrast-enhanced CT scan, you will still be kept in an intravenous line and monitored for about 30 minutes. Within 24 hours after contrast injection, the client needs to drink a lot of water to eliminate the drug from the body. If you have unusual symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, itching, red skin, difficulty breathing, fever... you should immediately notify a medical staff or return to the hospital immediately. Results are available to the patient within 30-60 minutes, possibly longer if consultation is required. If you still have questions about the detailed procedure of computed tomography liver abscess, you can go to a medical facility of Vinmec Health System for early examination and treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!