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CT KUB: Introduction, Uses, Centers in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number, and Website Links Keynotes

Introduction of CT KUB

A CT KUB stands for computerized tomography of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. The use of the CT KUB scan is to obtain images from various angles of the urinary system and its surrounding structures, that enclose the area from the superior poles of the kidneys down to the pubic symphysis. These images are acquired in cross-sections or slices for clinical diagnosis.

Uses of CT KUB

It is beneficial for the following conditions-

  • Acute undiagnosed abdominopelvic pain lacking a clear etiology
  • Other clinical situations like Intestinal blockage, gall bladder or urinary bladder stones, malignancies, and complications of inflammation or infection

CT of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder (CT KUB)

Image: Report pf CT of the Kidneys, Ureters, and Bladder (CT KUB)

CT- Centres in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number

S. NoName of CT CentresAddressSector (Government/
Private/ Others)
Contact No.Website Links
1.Tribhuvan University and Teaching Hospital (TUTH)MaharajgunjGovernment01-4412303http://iom.edu.np
2.Bir Hospital, KathmanduKanti PathGovernment01-4221988https://nams.org.np
3.Patan Academy of Health Sciences (PAHS)LagankhelOthers01-5545112https://www.pahs.edu.np
4.Civil Service HospitalNew BaneshworGovernment01-4107000https://csh.gov.np
5.Sukra Raj Tropical and Infectious Disease HospitalTekuGovernment01-4253396http://www.stidh.gov.np
6.Birendra Army HospitalChhauniGovernment01-4274019https://naihs.edu.np/page.php?page=hospital
7.Kanti Children’s HospitalMaharajgunjGovernment01-4411550/4413398https://kantichildrenhospital.gov.np/en
8.Prasuti GrihaThapathaliGovernment01-4260405https://www.hamrodoctor.com/hospital/paropakar-maternity-and-women-s-hospital
9.Nepal MedicitiBhaisipatiPrivate01-4217766https://www.nepalmediciti.com
10.B. & B. Hospital Pvt. Ltd.GwarkoPrivate+977-1-5531933
11.Star Hospital, KathmanduSanepaPrivate01-5540478
12.Alka Hospital Pvt. LtdJawalakhelPrivate01-5555555, 01-5551555
13.Om Hospital & Research CenterChabahilPrivate01-4476225
14.HAMS hospitalDhumbarahiPrivate01-4377404
15.Blue Cross HospitalTripureshworPrivate01-4262027, 01-4261796
16.Kathmandu Medical CollegeSinamangalPrivate01-4469064
17.Annapurna Neurological Institue and Allied SciencesMaitighar MandalaPrivate01-4256656, 4256568
18.National Medicare Hospital & Research CenterChabahilPrivate01-4467067
19.Upendra Devkota Memorial NationalInstitute Of Neurological And Allied ScienceBansbariPrivate01-4373850, 4379010
20.Suvekchya Int´l Hospital & Research CenterSitapailaPrivate01-4289534+977-01-4289535+977-01-4302028
21.Metro Radiology and ImagingNaxalPrivate977-1-4435200 /4435400 /4423805 / 4413250
22.Madhyapur Hospital Pvt Ltd.ThimiPrivate01-5093395,015093372, 015093388
23.Kantipur Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd.New BaneshworPrivate01-4110882
24.Grande International HospitalDhapasi-4Private01-5159266
25.Sooriya Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.Lazimpat-2Private01-4411661
26.Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching HospitalSwayambhuPrivate977-1-5247314 / 5247315 / 5247316 / 5247317
27.Vayodha HospitalBalkhuPrivate977-1-4286428
28.Tesla Diagnostic ClinicBaluwatarPrivate01-4446031

Table: A List of CT- Scan Centers in Kathmandu, Address, Contact Number

Keynotes

  • The volume of radiation involved in CT scans is harmful and It is believed that radiation exposure during each scan is equivalent to between a few months and years of exposure to natural radiation from the environment.
  • The probability of developing cancer through exposure is thought to be very small after many years i.e. < 1 in 2000.
  • CT scan is not advisable for pregnant women.
  • Intravenous urography (IVU) is also referred to as intravenous pyelography (IVP) or excretory urography (EU).
  • In pregnancy, alternative imaging modalities rather than CT KUB, where possible, such as ultrasound or MRI, which do not expose the pregnant woman to ionizing radiation, are preferred.
  • CT KUB scan is a painless procedure that even lasts a little longer in duration than conventional KUB radiographs.
  • If any center is lacking in the provided list, kindly mention it in the comment box and no doubt we will definitely add it to the list.
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