JULY 9, 2024: Computed tomography scanners provide comprehensive views of ‘slices’ of body organs and tissues. Some of their uses and applications in everyday medicine include detecting bone and joint problems, helping locate tumors and blood clots, and visualizing internal changes.
Moreover, CT scans produce high resolution and detailed images of the body’s internal structures within a few minutes or even seconds.
Among the major the clinical applications of CT scans include those for:
A. BRAIN and SKULL
Valuable for detection and diagnosis of brain diseases e.g. trauma, cranium fractures. Can identify intracranial masses, fluid-filled cavities, primary brain tumors, metastases.
B. SPINE
Investigation of spinal lesions to augment radiographic and/or xylographic findings. Can measure degree of spinal cord compression, can identify gas between vertebrae and vertebral canal to detect as sign of disc degeneration.
C. THORAX
Can detect and describe thorax masses, malformations and fluid collections in thoracic cavity, as well as chronic pneumonia.
D. ABDOMEN
Can produce excellent anatomic images of the organs and vessels, detect renal carcinomas for differentiating between cysts and solid tumors, and stage tumors in pelvis inlet to augment ultrasound visualization.
E. MUSCOSKELETAL SYSTEM
Can diagnose orthopedic disorders for complex joint structures (e.g. elbow, tarsus), can confirm medial coronoid (elbow dysplasia) fractures, diagnose incomplete ossification of humeral condyle, and delineate fracture orientation + repair process.
As one of the leading diagnostic medical imaging equipment distributors in the country, Himex Corporation offers high-quality equipment systems including the latest in computed tomography, X-ray, ultrasound and more.
Himex Corporation has pioneered the joint-venture business model for imaging machines, as well as fostered partnerships with over 20 hospitals and served over 2 million patients, with over three decades of experience and expertise in medical machine imagery. To know more about our equipment solutions in MRI, CT-scan, X-ray and ultrasound machines, send us a message through our social media accounts.
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Himex Corporation is one of the leading diagnostic medical imaging equipment distributors in the Philippines.
With 35 years of experience in the import, sales and after-sales of MRI, CT-scan, X-ray, and Ultrasound machines, Himex offers high-quality brand-new and pre-owned systems. And with over 1,200 installations at over 700 hospitals nationwide, Himex possesses unparalleled experience in sales and after-sales services.
Himex has also pioneered the joint-venture business model for imaging machines and has fostered partnerships with over 20 hospitals, serving over 2 million patients, answering the need of the community for quality-assured innovations and technological expertise in the field of medical instrumentation.
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