Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control

A new comprehensive text presenting both the clinical and physical applications of computed tomography (CT). Topics covered include image reconstruction, radiation dosage, instrumentation, three dimensional imaging, image manipulation, patient positioning and care, and sectional anatomy. The text also features a unique chapter on quality control which describes the 21 tests performed on CT scanners and details the equipment, measurement, expected results, acceptance limits and possible causes of failure for each test. Chapter summaries and review questions are included in each chapter to reinforce the most important information.