Computed tomography is a special X-ray procedure used to create cross-sectional images of the human body. In contrast to conventional X-ray imaging, tissue and organs can be displayed in two dimensions without overlapping. Using special software, volume data of the patient can be obtained for surface representation or virtual 3D images.
Computed tomography is one of the most important procedures in radiology today, as it can be used to diagnose a wide range of diseases. Changes in the structure of the body can be visualized and thus bone fractures, bleeding, bruising, swelling and often inflammation can be diagnosed. Find out more about computed tomography.
