Computed-Tomography (CT) Scan (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781803551173)

A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of the inside of the body. CT scanners measure, versus different angles, X-ray attenuations when passing through different tissues inside the body through rotation of both X-ray tube and a row of X-ray detectors placed in the gantry. These measurements are then processed using computer algorithms to reconstruct tomographic (cross-sectional) images. CT can produce detailed images of many structures inside the body, including the internal organs, blood vessels, and bones. This book presents a comprehensive overview of CT scanning. Chapters address such topics as instrumental basics, CT imaging in coronavirus, radiation and risk assessment in chest imaging, positron emission tomography (PET), and feature extraction.

Author: Reda R. Gharieb
ISBN-10: 1803551178
ISBN-13: 9781803551173
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 05/18/2022
Pages: 84
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.25d