February 4, 2011

Diagnostic Services Performed at our Facility

CAT Scan (CT Scan- computerized axial tomography) creates a three-dimensional image of the body from x-rays that have been taken from several different angles. It creates cross-sectional images of several structures in the body and is used to detect abnormalities such as: infections, tumors, cysts, blood clots and fractures. These abnormalities can be found in internal structures like the organs, muscles, bones and soft tissue. A CT Scan is a non-invasive procedure.

Our office CT Scans are performed by a certified licensed radiological technologist and assisted by our physician assistant and supervised by our doctors who administer the contrast agent to the patient. The studies are read by a Board Certified radiologist (physicians who specialize in imaging procedures), who has extensive training in reading and interpreting CT Scan results. Our CT scanner is licensed under the Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control and is accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Our urologists may order a CT Scan to examine structures in the abdomen and pelvis. CT Scans are a diagnostic tool that urologists use to detect and diagnose: recurrent urinary tract infections, sources of blood in the urine (hematuria), kidney stones, renal cysts and masses and to help urologists rule out prostate, bladder and renal cancers.