| Computed Tomography Scan, also called CT scan is | | | | · Find the location of a tumor, infection or blood clot |
| a noninvasive medical test that combines a series of | | | | · Detect and screen diseases such as cancer or |
| X-ray views taken from different angles to produce | | | | heart disease |
| multiple cross-sectional images of the bones and soft | | | | · Guide procedures such as surgery, biopsy and |
| tissues inside your body. As compared to regular x-ray | | | | radiation therapy |
| exams, Computed Tomography Scan of internal | | | | The work function of CT scan is very much similar to |
| organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels reveal | | | | other x-ray examinations. X-rays are directed at the |
| more detailed information. Doctors perform additional | | | | body. These x-rays get absorbed in varying degrees, |
| visualization of these cross-sectional images to make | | | | depending upon the body part being examined. In a |
| 3-D images. | | | | conventional x-ray exam, the small burst of radiation |
| This method is predominantly well suited to quickly | | | | passing through the exam is recorded as an image on |
| examine people who may have internal injuries from | | | | photographic film or a special image recording plate. In |
| car accidents or other types of trauma. Using contrast | | | | case of CT scanning, numerous x-ray beams and a |
| material doctors can check for blockages or other | | | | set of electronic x-ray detectors rotate around you for |
| problems in your blood vessels. This is a suitable | | | | measuring the amount of radiation being absorbed |
| method for visualizing the brain. | | | | throughout your body. The examination table moves |
| Computed Tomography Scan is recommended by | | | | through the scanner so that the x-ray beam can |
| doctors to help: | | | | follow a spiral path. The image slices obtained by this |
| · Diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such as | | | | method are reassembled by computer software, so |
| fractures | | | | that a detailed multidimensional view of the body's |
| · Detect internal injuries and internal bleeding | | | | interior can be obtained. |