Computed axial tomography
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See for
CAT scan, CT scan, EMI scan, micro CT, microCT
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Broader Terms
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Related Terms
three dimensional imaging /topography
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Scope Note
radiography in which a three dimensional image of a body structure is constructed by computer from a series of plane cross sectional images made along an axis.
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Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)
- Computed axial tomography is an excellent screening procedure in patients suspected of having a tumour in or near the sella turcica.
- The additional computed axial tomography is of great diagnostic value, giving the surgeon a good deal of preoperative information on the anatomy of the bony connection between cervical vertebrae and scapula.
- The range of application of the computed axial tomography is the direct representation of the cerebral hemorrhages, of small size too.
- Computed axial tomography Computed axial tomography is used to determine the degree of spread of cancer.
- It was concluded that the volume command of the computed axial tomography is a very reliable procedure in the neuroradiological, therapeutic and prognostic assessment of posttraumatic intracranial hematomas.
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