Procedure Description:
The test is carried out to study for abnormalities
in the head and spine. The technique utilizes small amounts of x-rays
to generate three dimensional pictures of the head, including the
skull, brain, spine and spinal cord. CT scans are very helpful to
exclude sudden or acute problems, such as bleeding in the brain,
or fractures of the skull or spine. Sometimes, an iodine-based contrast
dye is administered to enhance the ability of detecting abnormalities.
The procedure is relatively quick and is typically done in the emergency
room.
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