CT-Scan is a Computed Tomography Scan used by the doctors to look at the normal or abnormal body parts of the patient’s body. It involves a combination of X-rays, which produce various detailed and sliced (Cross-sectional) images of the body organs, bones, and tissues. These images created by the X-rays can be seen on the monitor and the images captured are known as tomogram. CT-Scan produces more detailed pictures as compared to an X-ray test. There are many types of CT-Scans done for different parts of the body like:
- Head or cranial CT-Scan
- CT paranasal sinuses
- Abdominal and pelvis CT-Scan
- Chest CT-Scan
- Thoracic, cervical and lumbosacral spine CT-Scan
- CT angiographies such as cardiac, pulmonary, upper and lower limbs as well as neck vessels
- CT enterography
Sometimes, CT-Scans are performed using a dye or a contrast that is administered into the patient and this further helps in outlining the body organs properly to have a detailed analysis of the patient's problem. CT-Scans are painless and assist in creating a very detailed picture.