Computed Tomography (CT)

Computed tomography (CT), sometimes called a CAT scan, uses x-rays and computers to create an image of the inside of your body.

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The information given below is a brief summary only. If you are a patient please read your appointment letter and patient information leaflet carefully for more detailed information.

Before your treatment

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During your treatment

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After your treatment

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What happens to your results

The results from your scan are interpreted the same day of your scan by a team of experts in the Medical Physics department. They will... Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat.

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