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CT scanning allows you to gain a very good picture of what is going on inside the patient's body.
There is a minor issue of radiation exposure, however the dose is very small and you certainly get more radiation from the sun than from a CT.
The limitation is the attenuation coefficient of the rays used to assemble the image, in some cases an MRI may give a clearer picture. A PET scan may also be considered.
Nowadays, most CT's are coupled with PET scans, and the only pure CT's are DEXA's used to calculate bone density.
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What is name given to scan interior structure of human body?
CT Scan. Ultra sound. Xray.
What does CT stand for medically?
You might be referring to CT scan, which is another name for CAT scan used to show human body in various slices using X-ray.
Where can you get a whole body scan?
Almost all the centres, which do CT scan, can do the whole body scan, probably.
What are the Advantages of the ct scan?
The CT scan can be used to created three dimensional images of internal body parts for diagnostic purposes. It can also be used to examine fragile archaeological artifacts without damaging them.
Can CT-Scan of fingers be taken?
Yes. You can CT any part of the body. What the problem is and what is being looked for would influence whether a CT or another type of scan would be suitable, however.
Which machine is used to take sectional images of the body?
Ct scan
How long does it take for the ct scan dye to leave your body?
48 hours
Can you smoke before a ct scan?
Can I smoke before ct scan
What medications should not be taken after a Contrast CT Scan?
There are no generally contraindicated medications after a contrast enhanced Ct Scan.
Preparation for a ct scan abdomen?
should you eat before having a ct scan of the chest and abdomen
What is the computerized x-ray imaging in the transverse plane?
CT scan
What do computed tomography scans do?
CT scans are used to image a wide variety of body structures and internal organs.
