• Fasting Requirements: You are required to fast (no solid food or colored beverages) for at least 4 to 6 hours before the scan. This is a safety measure for the IV contrast administration. Plain water is permitted.
• Kidney Function Test (Serum Creatinine): Please provide a recent Serum Creatinine report (within the last 30 days). This ensures your kidneys can safely process the IV contrast dye.
• Area Preparation: Please do not apply any heavy creams, powders, or ointments to the skin opening on the day of the test. Our clinical team will sanitize the area before the procedure.
• Allergy Disclosure: Inform the Scan4Health team if you have a known allergy to iodine or X-ray contrast.
• Remove Metal Objects: Depending on the fistula's location (e.g., perianal, abdominal), you may be asked to remove jewelry or clothing with metal fasteners from that specific region.
• Medication Review: If you take Metformin for diabetes, you may need to pause it for 48 hours following the test.
• Post-Scan Care: Plan to drink 8–10 glasses of water for 24 hours after the test to help your kidneys flush out the contrast media.

The CE CT Fistulogram at Scan4Health Gurgaon is a vital tool for managing complex surgical and inflammatory cases:

Key clinical uses include:

• Tracing Complex Pathways: It identifies whether a fistula is a simple straight tube or a complex, branching network (common in perianal fistulas).
• Organ Involvement: The scan determines whether the tract connects to the bowel, bladder, or vagina, which is critical for selecting the appropriate surgical approach.
• Identifying Abscesses: It can locate hidden pockets of infection (abscesses) that may be feeding the fistula.
• Vascular Proximity: By using IV contrast simultaneously, the scan shows the tract’s proximity to major blood vessels, helping surgeons avoid these areas during treatment.
• Surgical Blueprinting: Provides a 3D model that acts as a blueprint for fistulotomy or fistulectomy surgeries, reducing the risk of accidental damage to nearby structures.