CT Scans

Capturing detailed pictures of the body

A computed tomography scan, also called a CT scan, is a medical imaging technology that uses a scanner to take X-rays of the body. A computer then separates the scanned images, which are called slices. The slices can be stacked by the computer to create a three-dimensional image of the body area that was scanned. CT scans are used to study the soft tissues, organs or bones in your body.