Computed tomography

CT scan, also known as computed tomography scan, makes use of computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional (tomographic) images (virtual “slices”) of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting

T Scan Uses

Physicians may order CT scans to:

  • Examine internal and bone injuries from vehicle accidents or other trauma
  • Diagnose spinal problems and skeletal injuries
  • Detect osteoporosis
  • Detect many different types of cancers and determine the extent (spread) of the tumors
  • Locate infections
  • Look for injuries, stroke-causing clots, hemorrhaging, and other issues in the head
  • Image the lungs to reveal blood clots in the lungs’ vessels, excess fluid, pneumonia, and chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD)
  • Determine the cause of chest or abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, and other symptoms
  • Diagnose dangerous vascular diseases that can cause stroke, kidney failure, and death

Additionally, CT scans are used to assist with biopsies and other medical procedures, and help with treatment planning for organ transplants, gastric bypass, and cancer, among other things.

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