Computed Tomography (CT) Procedures
What is a CT Scan?
A specialized form of x-ray that produces cross-sectional images of specific parts of the body.
How does It work?
An x-ray tube focuses a precise beam of light on a section of the body. A computer analyzes the readings from the x-ray at thousands of different points and converts the information into images that can be studied.
What can it diagnose?
CT scans are used to examine soft tissues and internal organs because conventional x-rays can't differentiate bone, tissue, fat, gas and other organs. CT scans can check the size and structure of an organ and determine if it is solid or filled with fluid. They are used to diagnose tumors, cancers, spine injuries and various other abnormalities of the body. They are also used as a rapid diagnostic tool for traumatic injuries.
