Computed Tomography (CT) is a Diagnostic Device that is used as Imaging Tool

 

Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography

A thin X-ray beam rotates around the patient during computed tomography (CT), a technique for body imaging. The quantity of X-rays that pass through the patient or the target area is measured by tiny detectors. To create a cross-sectional image, a computer analyses the data. These pictures can be saved, watched on a monitor, or printed out on film. ​​

An X-ray is used to create images of the inside of the body during a CT (computed tomography) scan, also referred to as a "CAT" scan. Regular X-rays create a "shadow" image of the body by sending images from a stationary machine through the body. In a Computed Tomography scan, the X-ray machine rotates around the patient and produces images that resemble "slices" through the body, offering a great deal more information than a standard X-ray.

The outcomes will be used by your doctor to more accurately identify and treat your condition. A Computed Tomography scan can be used to look for a variety of illnesses and pain-causing conditions, including appendicitis and lung blood clots. Your health could be negatively impacted if these conditions are not properly identified and treated.

Our scanners at UCSF are equipped with the most recent technology, allowing us to perform each CT scan with the least amount of radiation possible. During a Computed Tomography scan, a tiny tube is inserted into a vein in your forearm and a special liquid known as "dye" or "X-ray contrast" is injected. This liquid is visible in the images and reveals a great deal more details about the internal organs and blood vessels of the body. Contrast is used during the majority of Computed Tomography scans.

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