What is a CT (computed tomography) exam?
Computed tomography (otherwise known as CT or “CAT” scanning) combines advanced computers and rotating x-rays to create highly detailed cross-sectional computer-generated images of body parts and internal organs to detect different disease processes. The exam is fast, patient friendly, and has the unique ability to detect and diagnose a wide variety of medical conditions and abnormalities. It is frequently used as the primary diagnostic tool for early detection of tumors, infection, inflammatory conditions, stroke, obstructions, trauma, and kidney stones. At Norwalk Radiology & Mammography Center, CT scans are performed by certified technologists and every exam is interpreted by board-certified specialists in diagnostic radiology.
