helical CT

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:advantage improved image quality
continuous data acquisition
faster scan times
reduced motion artifacts
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:spiral_CT
gptkbp:canBe contrast agents
gptkbp:category radiology
medical device
gptkbp:component detector array
rotating X-ray tube
moving patient table
gptkbp:contrastsWith conventional CT
gptkbp:differenceFromConventionalCT continuous spiral scanning
no table stop between slices
gptkbp:enables 3D image reconstruction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label helical CT
gptkbp:introducedIn 1989
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Willi_Kalender
gptkbp:regulates FDA approved
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation exposure
gptkbp:usedFor diagnostic imaging
angiography
trauma assessment
cancer detection
gptkbp:usedIn hospitals
diagnostic centers
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:spiral_CT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7