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What are some common uses of the procedure?

CT imaging is:
* one of the best tools for studying the chest and abdomen because it provides detailed, cross-sectional views of all types of tissue.
* often the preferred method for diagnosing many different cancers, including lung, liver and pancreatic cancer, since the imageallows a physician to confirm
the presence of a tumor and measure its size, precise location and the extent of
the tumor’s involvement with other nearby tissue.
* invaluable in diagnosing and treating spinal problems and injuries to the hands, feet and other skeletal structures because it can clearly show even very small bones as well as surrounding tissues such as muscle and blood vessels.
* an examination that plays a significant role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases that fan lead to stroke, kidney failure or even death.

Physicians often use the CT examination to:
* plan and properly administer radiation treatments for tumors
* guide biopsies and other minimally invasive procedures
* plan surgery
* measure bone mineral density for the detection of osteoporosis
* quickly identify injuries to the liver, spleen, kidneys or other internal organs in cases of trauma