In computed tomography, there is a tube that gives out x-rays and detectors that hold these rays. The patient is between these two. Thus, the x-rays are captured by the detectors after they pass through the patient. Since the atomic densities of the tissues of the body are different, the x-rays held by each tissue are different and thus tissue images are created.

Tubes and detectors rotate 360 ​​degrees around the patient, displaying the cross-section of that part of the body.

In Which Situations Is Computed Tomography Used?

Diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such as bone tumors and fractures Pinpoint the location of a tumor, infection, or blood clot Guide procedures such as surgery, biopsy, and radiation therapy Identify and monitor diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung nodules, and liver masses Cancer treatment monitoring the effectiveness of certain treatments, such as detecting internal bleeding.

Which Body Parts Can Be Viewed With Computed Tomography?

Abdominal Lung Eye Foot-Ankle-Knee Brain Neck Hand-Wrist-Elbow Hip Facial Bones Spine Sinuses Temporal region