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CT Scanning

CT scanning has revolutionised radiology and medicine because it allows us to see inside the body with a clarity never before possible.

At St.John & St.Elizabeth’s we have a Siemens “Sensation 64” Spiral Multislice Volume Scanner that can acquire cross-sectional images of large areas of the body in a matter of seconds.

This allows routine scanning of the chest and abdomen in a single breath hold. The short scan time is beneficial for all patients but especially for elderly, paediatric, or critically ill patients, where the length of scanning was often problematic.

Because it provides detailed, cross-sectional views of all types of tissue, CT is one of the best tools for studying the head, chest and abdomen.

CT can clearly show even very small bones, as well as surrounding tissues, muscle and blood vessels. This makes it invaluable in diagnosing and treating spinal problems and injuries to the hands, feet, and other skeletal structures.

CT angiography (CTA) is a technique used to visualize blood flow throughout the body. This minimally invasive technique is now widely used to assess the arteries; from those serving the brain to those bringing blood to the lungs, kidneys, and the arms and legs.

A full range of specialist applications installed on our CT scanner enable us to perform:

  • Single breath-hold CT of the chest, abdomen and pelvis
  • High resolution chest CT
  • Spinal and Orthopaedic  CT
  • High resolution head CT – Brain, Sinuses, IAM’s, etc.
  • CT Angiography – all areas of the arterial system can be imaged.
  • 3D multiplanar reconstruction – useful in head, body and orthopaedic scanning.
  • Cardiac “Calcium Scoring” - A non-invasive scan of the heart that detects areas of calcification in the coronary arteries. The results of the scan are then used to assess the likelihood and degree of coronary artery disease.
  • Coronary Angiography – detailed examination of the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart using an intravenous injection of contrast media.
  • Volume rendered and “fly through” imaging – Virtual Colonography: a non-invasive examination of the large bowel.
  • Osteo CT Bone Densitometry: Quantitative assessment of vertebral bone mineral density for the diagnosis and follow-up of osteopenia and osteoporosis. This test is available on a self-referral basis – For more information click here. (link to relevant page)
  • Dental CT: A specialist application for the display and measurement of the bone structures of the upper and lower jaw as the basis for dental implant planning.
  • This service is available to all patients, referred by a registered medical practitioner.
  • Appointments are available at short notice and where possible a 'same day' result service operates.

How to Access the Service

Please telephone 020 7806 4030 for more information or email us to arrange an appointment


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