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Coronal head scans by computed tomography with patient in sitting position
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|April 1, 1977
Summary
Coronal scans of the head and craniocervical region can be acquired with patients in a sitting position using the Hitachi tomograph. This method facilitates imaging of these anatomical areas without requiring the patient to lie down.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Conventional CT scans often require patients to be in a supine position.
- Imaging of the head and neck region presents unique challenges due to patient positioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a method for obtaining coronal scans of the head and craniocervical region.
- To evaluate the feasibility of patient positioning in a sitting posture for specific tomographic imaging.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Hitachi tomograph for image acquisition.
- Patients were positioned in a sitting posture for coronal scanning.
- Scans were performed on the head and craniocervical regions.
Main Results:
- Coronal scans of the head were successfully obtained with patients in a sitting position.
- Coronal scans of the craniocervical region were successfully obtained with patients in a sitting position.
- The Hitachi tomograph proved effective for this imaging technique.
Conclusions:
- Patient positioning in a sitting posture is a viable method for coronal tomographic scanning of the head and craniocervical areas.
- The Hitachi tomograph facilitates this alternative patient positioning for specific radiological examinations.