Ultrarapid multislice computed tomography (USCT)

As a rule, this examination technique, referred to simply as "CT," is a special form of X-ray examination resulting in non-overlapping sectional images of the examined area. Unlike magnetic resonance tomography (MRT), this examination uses X-rays. But the modern devices are not like devices of the older generation, and they only require low levels of radiation to obtain the best results. Previously the patient had to stand still for five minutes for one single section. Today this happens in less than a second. For this reason alone, the X-ray radiation exposure is a fraction of what it used to be. This means a CT nowadays is a mild examination method that produces the best images for a reliable, accurate diagnosis – frequently with amazingly realistic images.

The quickest examination saves time and reduces radiation exposure

With our modern multislice computed tomography, the tube/detector system is able to rotate around the patient several times a second. During this, the bed the patient is on slides forward continuously, and the recorded information forms a spiral. This special form of examination is called a "spiral CT." In addition, our device has several parallel tube/detector systems, allowing fan beams to be emitted simultaneously and received. This rotation currently produces up to eight sectional images simultaneously. On the one hand, this speed is advantageous for a quick diagnosis, and on the other hand, the patient is exposed to a minimum amount of radiation.

Three-dimensional images through electronic post-processing

A computer electronically post-processes the recorded data and creates three-dimensional images of the examined area. Irritating disturbances in the images can also be removed.

In comparison to conventional X-ray images, the images created by this technology are much more distinct and presented without any overlapping. Having the possibility of three-dimensional imaging provides radiologists with another means to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.

CT versus MRT?

Delicate bone structures are not very visible in the sectional images of a CT. When an examination of this sort is required we use magnetic resonance tomography (MRT), which delivers superior results in this case. Radiation-free magnetic resonance tomography is often thought of as a competitor to CT. For certain demands in diagnostics, we see it as an extraordinarily valuable supplement to radiological examination methods – after all, our practice has three of these devices. However, for examinations of the lungs, for many issues concerning the stomach area, and, for example, for images of the middle ear or nasal sinuses, the CT is superior to the MRT. In addition, in comparison a CT costs much less than a MRT, and many questions can be answered by doing a CT examination. There is minimal X-ray exposure with a CT examination and it produces excellent imaging results.