What is a CT scan used for?

What is a CT scan used for?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: What is a CT scan used for?; Does the radiation involved with CT scans pose a health risk?; Is a CT scan done differently on children? and more...

CT scanning is very useful for looking into the body without having to do a physical examination. It allows us a very very precise x-ray technique to allow us to look at various internal organs and the bones. It can help us in the diagnosis of infections or cancers.