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