Spiral CT

Spiral CT has revolutionized the field of computed tomography. This text provides a guide to the technical aspects and clinical applications of spiral CT, explaining: how it works; how it differs from standard CT; its advantages; how to optimize scanning protocols; and how to interpret results.

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Spiral CT has changed the approach to the standard examination of the liver, pancreas and kidney as well as introduced new examinations such as CT angiography and vascular imaging. This is an exploration of the entire spectrum of applications of spiral CT. It addresses the current state of the art from a theoretical and technical perspective, but it also provides hands-on guidance for clinical practice. Among the issues discussed are: how it works; how it differs from standard CT; its advantages; how to optimize scanning protocols; and how to interpret results.