Computerised Axial Tomography (CAT)

Abstract

This British report reviews current literature on computed tomography (CT). The operational procedures for CT machines are described and the contribution of this new radiological technique to the medical field is analysed. The operational principle of a CT scanner and its clinical application are described. The use of the CT scanner is radiodiagnostics raises several problems in particular the effective clinical use of the CT relation to the risk-benefit ratio associated with a tomographic examination. Doses received by patients during a typical tomographic examination are assessed. Keywords: Medical computer applications, Axial tomography, X rays, Diagnostics, Medical equipment, Medical examination, Great Britain. (Author) (kr)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1990
Accession Number
ADA225705

Entities

People

  • F. P. Gentile
  • F. Sabetta
  • V. Trou

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Absorption Coefficients
  • Angiography
  • Brain
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Computers
  • Detectors
  • Germanates
  • Health Services
  • Human Body
  • Ionization Chambers
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Tomography
  • Voltage
  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Systems Analysis and Design