CT Scan

CT scanning combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body. CT scans of internal organs, bones, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity and reveal more details than regular x-ray exams.

Using specialized equipment and expertise to create and interpret CT scans of the body, radiologists can more easily diagnose problems such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, appendicitis, trauma and musculoskeletal disorders.  

Physicians Often Use CT Examination to:

• Quickly identify injuries to the lungs, heart and vessels, liver, spleen, kidneys, bowel or other internal organs in cases of trauma.
• Guide biopsies and other procedures such as abscess drainages and minimally invasive tumor treatments.
• Plan for and assess the results of surgery, such as organ transplants or gastric bypass.
• Stage, plan and properly administer radiation treatments for tumors as well as monitor response to chemotherapy.

For more information on Diagnostic Imaging at OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center, call (618) 465-4520.