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===X-ray computed tomography=== The advantage of [[X-ray computed tomography]] is that it provides true three-dimensional imaging, and allows close exam

{{r|X-ray computed tomography}}

===X-ray computed tomography=== Spiral [[x-ray computed tomography]] ''with'' oral and intravenous contrast has accuracy of:<ref name="pmid21

...It is most frequently measured by [[x-ray absorptiometry]] (DXA scan) or [[x-ray computed tomography]]. Bone density is an important predictor for [[osteoporosis]]."<ref>{{MeSH

...', also called '''CT pulmonary angiography''' ('''CTPA'''), is a form of [[x-ray computed tomography]] for examining the pulmonary vessels.<ref name="pmid18165667">{{cite journ

...angiography''', also called '''CT coronary angiography''', is a form of [[x-ray computed tomography]] for examining the [[coronary artery|coronary arteries]].

...larger than 5 to 6 mm is considered a positive result for screening with [[x-ray computed tomography]] .<ref name="pmid23420233">{{cite journal| author=Henschke CI, Yip R, Yank ...41 | doi=10.1056/NEJMoa1102873 | pmc= | url= }} </ref>* Mortality in the [[x-ray computed tomography]] group 1.3%

* Minimal brain injury which may be defined at abnormal [[x-ray computed tomography]] of the head and a [[Glasgow Coma Scale]] of 14 or 15. Most<ref name="pmid ...umsearch.uthscsa.edu/cite/--></ref> studies, suggest that routine repeat [[x-ray computed tomography]] of the head is not needed unless the patient shows signs of clinical wors

[[X-ray computed tomography]] has also been used. In a study that also used [[magnetic resonance imagin

...mit of normal, and 3) characteristic findings of acute pancreatitis on a [[X-ray computed tomography|CT scan]]."<ref name="pmid17032204">{{cite journal |author=Banks P, Freeman

...es=825–34 |year=2004 |month=May |pmid=15137601 |doi= |url= |issn=}}</ref>[[X-ray computed tomography]] of the head should be considered, especially if the patient fulfills any

In contrast to [[x-ray computed tomography]] which is based on the density of electrons in tissues, MRI is based on se

...surgical biopsy that SCC is likely, it can be extremely useful to get a [[X-ray computed tomography|CT scan]] while under the same anesthesia. This is likely to be needed for

[[X-ray computed tomography]] (CT Scan) should be considered if one of the following is present:<ref na

| [[X-ray computed tomography|CT scan]]|| 39%<br/>([[Confidence interval|95% CI]] 0.16 to 0.69)|| 100%|| ...maging]] (MRI), especially [[diffusion magnetic resonance imaging]], and [[X-ray computed tomography]] (CT scan) within 12 hours of onset of symptoms (see table).<ref name="pmi

"[[Magnetic resonance imaging|MRI]] or [[X-ray computed tomography|CT]] is recommended in patients who have severe or progressive neurologic d