gptkbp:instanceOf
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medical imaging technique
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkb:CAT_scan
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gptkbp:canBe
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cardiac imaging
angiography
virtual colonoscopy
biopsy guidance
radiation therapy planning
trauma assessment
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gptkbp:canBe2D
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yes
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gptkbp:canBeDynamic
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yes
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gptkbp:canBeHelical
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yes
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gptkbp:canBeHighResolution
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yes
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gptkbp:canBeLowDose
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yes
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gptkbp:canBeMultislice
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yes
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gptkbp:canBeSpiral
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yes
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gptkbp:contraindication
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pregnancy
allergy to contrast agent
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gptkbp:detects
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gptkb:cancer
gptkb:liver_disease
gptkb:bone
internal bleeding
stroke
pulmonary embolism
fractures
appendicitis
tumors
infections
kidney stones
vascular diseases
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gptkbp:hasUnit
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gptkb:Hounsfield_unit
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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CT scan
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gptkbp:interpretedBy
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radiologist
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gptkbp:introducedIn
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1970s
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gptkbp:inventedBy
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gptkb:Allan_Cormack
gptkb:Godfrey_Hounsfield
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gptkbp:performedBy
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radiologic technologist
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gptkbp:portable
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yes
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gptkbp:produces
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cross-sectional images
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gptkbp:regulates
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FDA (in the US)
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gptkbp:riskFactor
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radiation exposure
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gptkbp:signature
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head
chest
abdomen
extremities
pelvis
spine
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gptkbp:supports3D
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yes
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gptkbp:usedFor
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diagnosis
treatment planning
disease monitoring
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gptkbp:uses
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gptkb:X-rays
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gptkbp:usesContrastAgent
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barium-based contrast
iodine-based contrast
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:cancer
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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