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CT & MRI
Dr.Muthus Hospitals operates 2 CT and MRI machines across its centres. Our entire radiology practice revolves around “Empowering Patient Care”. Our primary aim is to bring forth the latest technological advancements to our city, provide holistic approach to patient diagnosis at a single destination with compassion.
How does CT work?
CT uses X-rays to perform its work. These X-rays come from an X-ray tube which is placed inside a round machine called the gantry. The part of your body to be scanned goes inside a hole in this gantry.
Why is CT such a good modality?
Ordinary X-ray pictures are one-dimensional representations of body parts but CT allows us to section the body to view its inner parts. Thus, the skull X-ray only shows us the outer part, whereas CT shows us the inner parts of the brain.
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Where is CT useful?
All parts of the body can be scanned with CT. For each part, there are specific indications or reasons for scanning. Your referring doctor and the consultant radiologist are the best judges of the usefulness of CT scanning in a specific situation and areas.
Are there any dangers of CT scanning?
Though X-rays involve radiation, there are no dangers, in practice. In women who are pregnant, however, CT scanning should be done after weighing all the risks.
