CT Scans
A computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around your body. It uses computer processing to create cross-sectional images of your anatomy. CT images provide more-detailed information than plain X-rays do.
CT scans are often used in the following situations:
- Trauma evaluation
- Assessing damage from a severe headache or stroke
- Diagnosing the cause of severe stomach pains
- Diagnosing Pulmonary embolism
- Diagnosing and tracking the spread of cancer
- Finding complex bone fractures
- Diagnosing sinus disorders
- Diagnosing lung diseases
How Does it Work?
During a CT scan, you will lie down on a table that will slide into an open tube. You will be in a partially enclosed space however, the technologist performing the scan will be in constant communication checking to make sure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. The scan takes roughly 10-30 minutes with no injections, incisions, or anesthesia necessary.
Contact us at (800) 828-3627 to learn more about our imaging and radiology services at St. Croix Health.
