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CT-Scan
About CT-Scan
A CT scan (Computed Tomography scan) is an advanced medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. Unlike standard CT scans produce 3D images of organs, bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues.
Purpose & Types of CT-Scan
CT scans are crucial for accurate diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment planning. They are used across nearly all hospital departments. Key purposes include:
Purpose of CT Scan:
Detecting Injuries: Head trauma, internal bleeding, fractures, or organ damage
Diagnosing Diseases: Cancer, Infections, blood clots, or lung diseases.
Guiding Procedures: Helps doctors perform biopsies, place drainage tubes, or plan surgeries
Evaluating Vascular Conditions: CT angiography shows blood vessels, helping detect aneurysms, blockages, or stroke risk
Planning Radiation Therapy: Accurately maps areas that need treatment while protecting healthy tissue
Types of CT Scans:
Head CT – Brain injuries, stroke, or tumors
Chest CT – Lungs, heart, blood vessels
Abdominal/Pelvic CT – Organs, intestines, urinary tract
CT Angiography: Blood vessels and circulatory system
