Computed tomography scan (CT scan)

A quick and highly accurate diagnosis is the foundation of any successful treatment. Computed tomography scans, or CT scans for short, make it possible to visualize many diseases and injuries.

Rapid diagnosis with high-resolution cross-sectional images

Computed tomography scans are one of the most important imaging techniques in modern medicine. Using specialized X-ray technology, it produces detailed cross-sectional images of the body that accurately depict bones, organs, blood vessels, and many other anatomical structures.

Computed tomography scans provide precise diagnostic information, thereby laying an important foundation for further medical treatment. Thanks to modern CT technology, high-resolution images with high diagnostic value are produced within a few seconds.

What is a CT scan?

Many people have heard the term CT scan before but have little idea what the imaging procedure actually entails. In fact, it is a specialized form of X-ray diagnostics in which the body is imaged layer by layer. This produces images that are significantly more detailed than those from a conventional X-ray. A computer then combines these individual images into detailed cross-sectional images.

To learn how this technology works and what it can do, visit our page

How is a CT scan performed?

Before an exam, people often have very practical questions, such as: “Can I eat something before the exam?” “Will a contrast agent be needed?” “How long does the exam take, and what happens during it?”

You can find all the important information about the procedure on our page “How does a CT scan work?”

Interesting facts about CT

Not every medical question can be answered using the same diagnostic method. Is a CT scan only useful under certain conditions? And what distinguishes a CT scan from an MRI? Why is a contrast agent needed?

You can find answers to these questions on our page “Further information on CT scans.”

In what situations is a CT scan used?

Among the most common applications are:

Fractures and injuries
Spinal disorders
Changes in the lungs and chest
Examinations of abdominal organs
Vascular imaging via CT angiography
Tumor diagnostics
Follow-up examinations after surgery or treatment
Diagnostik vor operativen Eingriffen

Durch ihre hohe Geschwindigkeit eignet sich die Computer-Tomographie besonders dann, wenn innerhalb kurzer Zeit eine aussagekräftige Diagnose benötigt wird.

Moderne Bildgebung für eine sichere Diagnose

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