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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).
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CT scan
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Better Health Channel
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The computed tomography (CT) scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create sectional images of the body. It can image every type of body structure at once including bone, blood vessel and soft tissue. The CT scan may also be referred to by its older name of computer assisted tomography or 'CAT' scan.
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Jan 2008
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Diagnostic and Technology Branch of the Department of Health and Ageing is responsible for managing public funding of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) services in Australia
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Jan 2008
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PET scan
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Feb 2008
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Cat scans
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myDr
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Cat scans are a special type of X-ray that collect a series of images in a process painless to patients.
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Aug 2005
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What is a CAT scan
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The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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This page explains what a CAT scan is, what happens during the scan and the purpose of contrast liquid which is injected into the body.
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Aug 2000
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CT scan
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myDr
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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.
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Oct 2004
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Suspected bowel obstruction
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Department of Health Western Australia
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Diagnostic imaging algorithm for suspected bowel obstruction.
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Jan 2007
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Current clinical applications of positron emission tomography
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Australian Prescriber
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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.
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Oct 2008
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