CT - Computed Axial Tomography

CT - Computed Axial Tomography

CT, acronym for Computed Axial Tomography, is a diagnostic technique that uses X-rays to obtain detailed, three-dimensional images. It can be performed on specific anatomical areas such as bones, blood vessels, abdominal organs, thoracic organs, etc.

A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, is a medical imaging procedure that uses computer-processed combinations of many X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional (tomographic) images ("virtual slices") of specific areas of a scanned object, allowing the user to see inside the object without cutting.

Multilayer spiral CT scan represents the latest advancement in CT scanning technology. CT scanning has been around since the mid-1970s, and the multilayer concept allows for more than 1 spiral at a time, further improving the accuracy of images and further reducing the time it takes to produce them.

Since CT is a radiological procedure, the interpretation of the results is the responsibility of a radiologist.