Medical Imaging & Clinical Research

Computed tomography

Computed tomography scan, makes use of computer processed combination of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting. Use of CT has increase over the last two decades in many countries. Lower radiation doses are often used in many areas, such as in the investigation of renal colic side effects from intravenous contrast used in some types of studies include kidney problems.

CT is regarded as a moderate- to high-radiation diagnostic technique. The improved resolution of CT has permitted the development of new investigations, which may have advantages; compared to conventional radiography.