A computed tomography scan (CT scan; formerly called computed axial tomography scan or CAT scan) is a medical imaging technique used to obtain detailed internal images of the body. The personnel that … See more

Since its introduction in the 1970s, CT has become an important tool in medical imaging to supplement conventional X-ray imaging and medical ultrasonography. It has more recently been used for preventive medicine or screening for disease, for example, See more

Presentation
The result of a CT scan is a volume of voxels, which may be presented to a human observer by various methods, which broadly fit into … See more

Cancer
The radiation used in CT scans can damage body cells, including DNA molecules, … See more

On the basis of image acquisition and procedures, various type of scanners are available in the market.
Sequential CT
Sequential CT, also known as step-and-shoot CT, is a type of scanning method in which the CT table … See more

CT scanning has several advantages over traditional two-dimensional medical radiography. First, CT eliminates the superimposition of images of structures outside the area of … See more

CT scan procedure varies according to the type of the study and the organ being imaged. The patient is made to lie on the CT table and the … See more