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Computed tomography equation

Case contributed by Mirjan M. Nadrljanski
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Computed tomography (CT)

Case Discussion

Computed tomography (CT) scanning, also known as computerized axial tomography (CAT) scanning, is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses X-rays in order to present cross-sectional images ("slices") of the body. Cross sections are reconstructed from the measurements of attenuation coefficients of X-ray beams in the volume of the object studied.

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