What is a CT Scan? Procedure, Risks | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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For certain medical conditions, imagery from an X-ray or ultrasound test isn’t enough. A computed tomography (CT) scan provides a more detailed view of your tissues, blood vessels, and bones.

Doctors and other healthcare professionals have years of training in their field, but there are still many things they can’t diagnose simply by looking at or listening to your body. That’s where tests like a CT are helpful.

In this article, we look closely at how a CT scan works, what it’s typically used for, and what the procedure is like.

A CT scan uses computers and rotating X-ray[1] machines to create cross-sectional images of the body. These images provide more detailed information than typical X-ray images. They can show the soft tissues, blood vessels, and bones in various parts o...