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helical computed tomography |
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helical computed tomography, computed tomography that combines continuous gantry rotation with continuous table movement to form a helical or spiral path of scan data. Because this method scans a volume of tissue rather than a series of individual slices of tissue, small lesions can be easily detected. Also called spiral computed tomography. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Currently, the accepted diagnostic algorithm is integrated and includes a methodical history and physical examination supplemented by selective laboratory and radiological testing with chest radiography, ventilation perfusion scanning, helical computed tomography, and pulmonary angiography, the gold standard. Hemiazygos continuation of a left inferior vena cava draining into the right atrium via persistent left superior vena cava: Demonstration by helical computed tomography. The introduction of diagnostic tools such as oesophagography, flexible endoscopy, angiography, colour flow Doppler imaging and multislice helical computed tomography has resulted in an increasing confidence in the ability to detect injuries in the neck. |
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