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[Computerised tomography of the trunk-a first report (author's transl)]
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|November 1, 1977
Summary
Computerised tomography (CT) scanning offers direct visualization of diseases in the abdomen and thorax. This non-invasive method aids diagnosis, therapy planning, and treatment monitoring for trunk lesions.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Conventional radiological procedures often infer disease by observing effects on surrounding tissues.
- Accurate diagnosis and treatment planning are crucial for managing space-occupying lesions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a preliminary report on the value of body scanner (computerised tomography) in examining the abdomen and thorax.
- To evaluate the diagnostic capabilities of CT in comparison to traditional methods.
Main Methods:
- Examination of one thousand patients using a body scanner.
- Preliminary analysis of CT imaging for abdominal and thoracic conditions.
Main Results:
- Computerised tomography can directly demonstrate disease states, unlike other radiological methods.
- CT provides a non-invasive approach for diagnosing and managing space-occupying lesions in the trunk.
Conclusions:
- Computerised tomography is a valuable non-invasive tool for diagnosing and managing abdominal and thoracic diseases.
- Further systematic comparison with conventional diagnostic procedures is needed to fully define the role of CT.