CT Scan: What It Is, What It’s Used For, and Why Doctors Are Ordering It More Often

6. Use in Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging

CT scans are also commonly used to evaluate organs such as:

• Liver
• Kidneys
• Pancreas
• Intestines

They help identify infections, stones, inflammation, and internal injuries. In some cases, a contrast agent is used to enhance image clarity and improve diagnostic accuracy.