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 2009

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Title:   Media release. $7 million for Tasmania's first PET scanner
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Funding has been announced for Tasmania's first public Positron Emission Tomography scanner, to be located at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Date:   Aug 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:   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 (PET) services in Australia
Date:   Jun 2009
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:   Apr 2009
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:   Apr 2009
Title:   Suspected bowel obstruction
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for suspected bowel obstruction.
Date:   Apr 2009
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:   Jan 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
Title:   Image-guided percutaneous procedure plus metronidazole versus metronidazole alone for uncomplicated amoebic liver abscess
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Amoebiasis (disease caused by the protozoan Entameoba histolytica) remains an important clinical problem in countries around the world, with 40 to 50 million people affected. Mortality rates are significant, with 40,000 to 110,000 deaths each year. In f...
Date:   Apr 2008
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:   Mar 2008
Title:   Blunt cerebrovascular injury
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of a cerebrovascular injury following blunt trauma.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Primary hyperaldosteronism
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with a confirmed biochemical diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   CAT scans - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Cat scans are a special type of X-ray that collect a series of images in a process painless to patients.
Date:   Aug 2005
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:   Jul 2005
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:   Oct 2004
Title:   CT scan (computerised tomography)
Publisher:   The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   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.
Date:   Aug 2000
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