CT-guided Aspiration of Vertebral Tubercular Abscess
RADIOLOGY
Clinical
Procedure
About this service
CT-guided aspiration of a paravertebral or vertebral-associated collection for diagnostic testing and therapeutic drainage when appropriate.
Availability
- Status
- Available
- Frequency
- Daily
- Days available
- Monday–Saturday
- Timing
- Mon–Fri: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat: 9:00 AM–2:00 PM; Emergency after hours and Sunday
- Emergency availability
- 24×7
- Expected waiting time
- As per clinical urgency
Visit information
- Care setting
- OPD/IPD/Emergency
- Location
- Ground Floor, Radiology Department – Procedure Unit
- Appointment required
- Yes
- Referral required
- Yes
- Charges
- As per hospital rules
- Official enquiry
- Radiodiagnosis / Interventional Radiology
Before your visit
- Preparation
- Pre-procedure clinical assessment and relevant laboratory tests; fasting, anticoagulant review or other preparation as advised for the specific procedure.
- Documents required
- Relevant imaging, laboratory reports, previous reports and referral documents
Verification
- Last verified
- 15-08-2026
- Verified by
- HOD Radiodiagnosis
Please note: Planned procedures are routinely performed Monday–Saturday during scheduled hours. Emergency procedures may be performed after hours and on Sundays depending on clinical urgency and technical feasibility.
Accessibility Assistant
Institutional Round 2 Admission Selection List – GNM Nursing A.Y. 2026–27