Computerised Tomography (CT) or scanner is a diagnostic medical technique which uses X-rays. From its appearance in the 1970s there have been great advances in this technique with the arrival of the helical scanner and multi-detector system, allowing for a shorter duration of the studies, reducing radiation and increasing the quality of the images.
It distinguishes between the different tissues on the basis of its resistance to the passing of the radiation and can be applied at all levels of our anatomy: nervous system, thorax abdomen, skeleton, cardio-vascular system, etc.
Our equipment reduces the dose of radiation received by 70% and allows all the above mentioned studies to be carried out, as well as dental studies of the highest quality with minimum radiation.
Over recent years with technological advances a significant reduction in the dose of radiation received has been achieved and this allows it to be used not only as a diagnostic technique but also one for early detection of the disease. When carried out by a chest scanner with minimum radiation it is applicable in the early detection of lung cancer, a tumour that has a high mortality rate precisely because of its late-stage diagnosis.
Also, by means of a specific program, we are able to carry out a virtual colonoscopy. This is when we see our colon without introducing a tube (it is recommended that colonoscopies are carried out as from 50 years of age) and allows early detection and monitoring of colon cancer.
