Description
Why do you examine the lungs & chest with computed tomography?
A computed tomography, also called CT, produces very detailed three-dimensional cross-sectional images of, among other things, the lungs, pleura, mediastinum (middle part of the chest cavity), the heart, larger vessels and even the spine. In healthcare, the chest (thorax) is examined with computed tomography when there is a suspicion of a number of different conditions and diseases. These include, among others, infections, lung cancer, COPD, inflammatory conditions and vascular issues.
What can be detected at DT-Lungs?
- Tumor, metastases, lymphoma, and thymoma
- Inflammatory and infectious conditions
- COPD – Emphysema
- Blood clot – Pulmonary embolism
- Cystic changes
- Vessel questions
- Cystic changes
- Bronchiectasis
- Trauma
Preparations
Computed tomography emits a low dose of radiation which is not preferable compared to magnetic resonance imaging examinations which emit completely harmless radiation. Thus, you must not be pregnant in connection with the examination. The use of certain drugs affecting the kidneys and diabetes should be stopped before the examination. Therefore, it is always important to be informed and inform us about drug use.
How does it happen?
The patient lies down on a table that moves into an opening. You should lie completely still to be able to develop the best possible images. Sometimes you are asked to hold your breath during certain sequences. Contrast agents can be used when you want to develop very clear images within a certain area. The examination itself does not take long and the results (images) are displayed on a screen in connection with the examination.
Survey results
Your results are always reviewed by x-ray specialists and analyzed and compiled by specialist doctors in an individual written report that is sent to you within 7 working days after a completed examination.
