Tomography

Follow the links below to find information on tomography, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerised Axial Tomography (CAT or CT scans) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET scans).

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Diagnostic Services Branch of the Department of Health and Ageing is responsible for managing public funding of positron emission tomography services in Australia
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   PET scan
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Positron emission tomography (PET) is a unique medical imaging procedure that can provide information about how an organ or system in the body is working. PET scans can detect cancer in its early stages, help to monitor cancer treatment and check if the cancer is coming back. PET scans are also used to diagnose and assess conditions of the brain and heart.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   CT scan
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The computed tomography (CT) scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create cross-section images of the body. It can image every type of body structure at once including bone, blood vessels and soft tissue. The CT scan may also be referred to by its older name of computer assisted tomography or 'CAT' scan.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Acute right iliac fossa pain
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'right iliac fossa pain' with an emphasis on the imaging techniques used for suspected appendicitis.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Optical coherence tomography (OCT) for detection of macular oedema in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Diabetic macular oedema (DMO) is a thickening of the central part of the retina, the macula, that may affect people with diabetic retinopathy (DR). Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes in which the retina (a layer of tissue at the back of ...
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Image guided liver biopsy
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for health consumers and carers about having an image guided liver biopsy - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   PET (positron emission tomography) - summary
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   A PET Scan (or Positron Emission Tomography) is a non-invasive, diagnostic examination that finds information about the activity of different parts of the body.
Date:   Oct 2010
Title:   Blunt abdominal trauma
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for 'Blunt Abdominal Trauma,' with the choice of imaging technique based on the haemodynamic stability of the patient.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   CT scans (CAT scans) - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   CT (computed tomography) scans are a special type of X-ray that can give detailed and 3-dimensional images of the body's internal structures.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Cardiac PET scan (positron emission tomography)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Cardiac PET scans work to identify the cellular changes that occur in the body during disease.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   CT Calcium scoring
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Computed tomography (CT) calcium scoring is a non-invasive method to detect the presence of calcium in the blood vessels that supply your heart (coronary arteries).
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   CT scan - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   A CT scan is a sophisticated X-ray that takes a 3-dimensional picture of any part of the body using a computer. CT scans can often replace other techniques used to diagnose, such as exploratory surgery.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Thoracic computed tomography: principles and practice
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Computerised tomography of the chest has revolutionised thoracic imaging. It can provide important information in the diagnosis and management of pulmonary masses and malignancy, mediastinal disease, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung disease and pleural abnormalities.
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   SPECT-CT scan
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a SPECT-CT scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   PET scan
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about having a PET scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   CT coronary angiography (CTCA)
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about CT coronary angiography (CTCA) - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Coronary artery calcium scoring
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about coronary artery calcium scoring - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Computed tomography (CT)
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for consumers and carers about computed tomography (CT) - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Suspected bowel obstruction
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for suspected bowel obstruction.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Current clinical applications of positron emission tomography
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Positron emission tomography (PET) scanning allows non-invasive diagnostic imaging of metabolic processes using short-lived radioisotopes. In contrast to computerised tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which provide information on structure, PET can quantify biochemical and physiological function.
Date:   Oct 2008

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