Background
CT scanning has been continuously evolving since its first use in the year 1974. It is a preferred diagnostic procedure by doctors because of its accuracy and speed. CT scan is also highly convenient from patient’s point of view as it is a non-invasive procedure.
These images assist doctors to pinpoint the exact condition or location of the disease. It is also being used increasingly as a guiding tool for planning various surgical procedures including cardiac surgeries.
Basic applications of CT scanning
CT scans are used for diverse applications. These are useful for confirming primary diagnosis performed by using traditional X-ray tests or ultrasound examinations. Sometimes CT scans are conducted to understand the reason for existence of various symptoms such as chest pain, vertigo, or headache.
CT scan BHU is extremely useful to provide proper guidance to surgeons for planning precise area of the body that needs to be operated by locating position of the abnormality. It is used as substitute for exploratory surgical procedures. CT examination is used to study abnormalities of spine, sinuses, head and neck, pelvic region, brain, heart, and abdomen, just to name a few.
