Helical/Spiral CT

Part 1 Changes in CT diagnostic methods and CT scanning techniques: the evolution of CT diagnostic techniques; outline of the development of CT technology. Part 2 Dynamic CT imaging: dynamic subtraction cine CT angiography in central nervous system; usefulness of dynamic CT in the evaluation of abnormal external ocular muscle movements; dynamic respiratory scanning in chest disease; CT observations of haemodynamics in tumours. Part 3 Three-dimensional imaging: three-dimensional CT surface reconstruction technique in examination of the head; multiplanar reconstruction CT imaging of the head and neck; diagnosis of small nodular lesions in the peripheral lung; three-dimensional CT in lung tumours. Part 4 Diagnosis by helical scan: physical characteristics; clinical usefulness of helical scan; surgical simulation in neurosurgery using helical scan; three-dimensional vascular imaging using helical scan; radiological anatomy of the right cardiophrenic angle; assessment using helical scan; application of helical scan to the examination of the chest; applications of helical scan in heart disease; applications of helical scan in the examination of the liver and pancreas; clinical applications of helical scan in specific areas; applications of helical scan in treatment.