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'''X-Ray | '''X-Ray computerized tomography''' is a type of [[computed tomography]] and is defined as "tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image."<ref name="title">{{cite web |url=http://www.nlm.nih.gov/cgi/mesh/2007/MB_cgi?mode= |title=Tomography, X-Ray Computed |accessdate=2007-12-09 |author=National Library of Medicine |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |format= |work= |publisher= |pages= |language= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote=}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 13:14, 11 December 2007
X-Ray computerized tomography is a type of computed tomography and is defined as "tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image."[1]
Classification
Newer types of X-ray computerized tomography
- Spiral CT
- Cone CT
Adverse effects
It is estimated that computed tomography may be contributing to cancer.[2]
References
- ↑ National Library of Medicine. Tomography, X-Ray Computed. Retrieved on 2007-12-09.
- ↑ Brenner DJ, Hall EJ (2007). "Computed tomography--an increasing source of radiation exposure". N. Engl. J. Med. 357 (22): 2277–84. DOI:10.1056/NEJMra072149. PMID 18046031. Research Blogging.