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Q: Will a CT Scan show a puncture in your sinuses?
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Why are computed tomography scans used on the sinuses?

The CT scan can show details of a sinusitis, and bone fractures. Physicians may order CT of the sinuses to provide an accurate map for surgery.


What is the difference between a ct head scan and a ct sinus scan?

A head scan looks primarily at the brain and a sinus scan looks only at the sinuses in the face region.


Why ct scan done before lumbar puncture with meningitis?

bla . bla. lumber punkture is chu chu.. meningitis and the ct scan klerbatush...


What does A physician uses a to look at sinuses?

A physician uses transillumination to look at sinuses. He shines a light up the nose to see how far the light will go.


Is a CT scan required for depressed patient?

No, a CT scan will show nothing useful in the diagnosis of depression.


What is instatrak CT?

An InstaTrak CT refers to a CT or CAT scan, usually of the sinuses, which is done prior to performing a sinus surgery in which the surgeon will use the InstaTrak Surgical Navigation System. Although the majority of CT scans for the InstaTrak are done for sinus surgery, some Neurosurgeons will order a CT scan for a brain surgery. This is usually rare because for most brain surgeries, the surgeon will utilize an MRI scan with The InstaTrak which will typically show the detail of the softer brain tissues better for the surgeon.


Is it possible to have a sinus infection in half your sinus cavities?

Absolutely. I had a ct scan of sinuses recently and only 1 maxillary sinus is infected.


What does a ct scan with contrast show?

A CT scan, computed tomography, is a medical test performed to diagnose a malady. The CT scan will allow the doctor to see internal injuries not shown on an X-ray picture.


What would a ct scan show in diagnosing PTSD?

yes


Can a ct scan without contrast show arthritis in the jaw?

It can


Will a septum ring show up in a CT scan?

A septum ring will not show up in a CT scan because the jewellery will be removed before the scan is done. CT's and MRI's require that all jewellery be removed before the scans are done. This is standard hospital protocol and is not open to debate by the subject getting the scan.


Why are CT scans used in sinus studies?

Brain scans can detect tumors, strokes, and hematomas (collections of blood that have escaped from the vessels). The introduction of CT scanning, especially spiral CT, has helped reduce the need for more invasive procedures such as cerebral angiography