MD Imaging uses the best, state-of-the-art imaging equipment. The Philips Brilliance CT 64 Channel Scanner provides excellent image quality and speed. CT Scans are performed to assist physicians in the diagnosis of illness, disease and injury.
A CT scan, sometimes called a CAT scan, allows for X-ray to be used in a three-dimensional model. This scan is computed tomography (CT) which involves a series of detailed pictures inside the body created by a computer linked to an X-ray machine. CT scans are extremely helpful in defining body anatomy and the presence of abnormalities.
A CT scan generates images in the form of “slices” inside a specific area of your body. This allows our Radiologist the opportunity to analyze a designated area of your body more clearly than with a standard x-ray. This helps your doctor diagnose your disease or symptoms more accurately with the information provided by the Radiologist at MD Imaging.
Depending on the type of scan required, a contrast dye may be needed to enhance the internal structures inside your body. The dye is injected through an IV. Many patients comment that they experience a warm sensation throughout their body. The kidneys excrete the contrast from the body and it’s eliminated in the urine after the exam.
Once you're on the exam table the technologist will guide you through the process. The table automatically moves into position for scanning. It’s important that you lie as still as possible during the entire procedure. Movement, even small, could blur the images.
If a regular x-ray or ultrasound is not determined to be the best way to properly diagnose your condition, or if a more definitive diagnosis is needed, then a CAT scan will likely give your physician the information they need to help you.
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