What is Computed Tomography (CT Scan) ?

Computed Tomography (CT) is an imaging technique that uses x-rays to acquire very fine slices of data through the body. This data is then used to construct images of the body part and specific structures under examination. CT scans are only performed through the area of interest not the entire body.

At Southern Radiology you will be scanned on what is known as a multi-slice CT scanner. Multi-slice CT equipment acquires data and produces images of extraordinarily fine detail. The level of detail obtained allows the body part being scanned to be imaged in multiple directions and views including 3D representations.