What is a CT Scan? A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. It provides more detailed images than regular X-rays and helps doctors diagnose various conditions, including heart and lung problems, tumors, fractures, and internal bleeding. Benefits of a CT Scan: 1. Detailed Imaging: Provides a clear and detailed view of bones, soft tissues, and blood vessels. 2. Quick & Painless: A

A computed tomography (CT) scan uses multiple x-rays 🩻 to form three-dimensional anatomical pictures. This test is done with a donut-shaped scanner and is great for looking at details of bony 🦴 structures! It’s important that the client remains very still - each set of scans takes about 5-10 minutes. A CT scan may or may not use contrast - contrast is helpful for tumor identification and to highlight tissues that can otherwise be hard to distinguish. 🧐 If your client is undergoing a scan with

CT of the Ureter: Role of 3D Imaging in Lesion Detection From "Missed Diagnosis in Body CT: Pearls and Pitfalls 2023 - Part 4" View the lecture here: https://ctisus.com/media/2023/10/09/missed-diagnosis-in-body-ct | CTisus: Cutting edge information on body CT (Computed tomography).

🩻✨ CT Urography — Phase by Phase! Witness how the kidney’s appearance changes beautifully across each phase of contrast enhancement 💉 1️⃣ Non-Contrast Phase – Stones and calcifications stand out clearly 🪨 2️⃣ Corticomedullary Phase – Cortex and medulla enhancement highlights vascular anatomy 💫 3️⃣ Nephrographic Phase – Uniform parenchymal enhancement, perfect for detecting renal masses 🧠 4️⃣ Excretory Phase – Collecting system and ureters come to life 🚰 Each image tells a story — from stru