COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY OVERVIEW
A computerized tomography (CT) exam offers several advantages in the diagnosis and treatment of many medical conditions such as: cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, trauma, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Perhaps the greatest benefit to a CT exam is its ability to capture, with exceptional clarity and detail, images of internal organs, bone, soft tissue, blood vessels, and other areas inside the body that can be difficult to see with conventional X-ray.
The sophisticated technology works by taking multiple pictures from different angles inside the body. A computer analyzes and integrates the data to create a series of cross-sectional pictures, called slices. These slices are combined to produce two and three-dimensional images that can be viewed clearly on a monitor. These images can be shared electronically or printed. This study allows physicians to accurately evaluate the location, shape, size, density, and texture of internal structures.
Utilizing the technologically advanced Toshiba Prime CT scanners, Inland Imaging is now able to deliver high-resolution medical images while reducing patients’ exposure to radiation, in some cases reducing the exposure by up to two-thirds. The industry-leading software automatically reduces the radiation dose to a patient’s specific needs and minimizes scanner noise, all while increasing image quality.