medical CT

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:medical_imaging_technique
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:CT_scan
gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkbp:availableOn hospitals
imaging centers
mobile units
gptkbp:canBe emergency medicine
cardiac imaging
angiography
virtual colonoscopy
biopsy guidance
trauma assessment
stroke evaluation
dental imaging
musculoskeletal imaging
sinus imaging
cancer staging
pediatric imaging
lung nodule detection
surgical planning
spine imaging
bone imaging
gptkbp:detects internal bleeding
fractures
tumors
infections
vascular diseases
gptkbp:fasterThan MRI
gptkbp:interpretedBy gptkb:radiologist
gptkbp:introducedIn 1970s
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Allan_Cormack
gptkb:Godfrey_Hounsfield
gptkbp:noninvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy radiologic technologist
gptkbp:produces cross-sectional images
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation exposure
allergic reaction to contrast
gptkbp:signature gptkb:chest
head
abdomen
extremities
pelvis
gptkbp:supports3D true
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:diagnosis
treatment planning
disease monitoring
gptkbp:uses gptkb:X-rays
gptkbp:usesContrastAgents barium-based contrast
iodine-based contrast
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cone_beam_computed_tomography
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label medical CT

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