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CT (computed tomography) scan

A CT (computed tomography) scan is a type of scan that uses X-rays to produce very detailed images of your body. It was once called a "CAT" scan.

  HealthInfo recommends the following pages

• Canterbury DHB – A guide to CT scanning

  This leaflet has information about CT scanning at Christchurch Hospital.

• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists – Computed tomography (CT)

  This page has information about CT scans.

Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Endorsed by clinical director, Radiology, Canterbury DHB. Last reviewed January 2018.

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Review key: HISXN-86976