Mediastinum
The central part of the chest cavity, behind the sternum and between the two lungs.
Angiography - is a minimally invasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Angiography uses one of three imaging technologies and, in some cases, a contrast material to produce pictures of major blood vessels throughout the body.

 

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Computed Tomography (CT)

CT scanning—sometimes called CAT scanning—is a noninvasive, painless medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

CT imaging uses special x-ray equipment to produce multiple images or pictures of the inside of the body and a computer to join them together in cross-sectional views of the area being studied. The images can then be examined on a computer monitor or printed.

CT scans of internal organs, bone, soft tissue and blood vessels provide greater clarity than conventional x-ray exams.

Multiple Common uses of the CAT scan:

CT scanning of the abdomen/pelvis is typically used to help diagnose the cause of abdominal pain and diseases of the bowel and colon, and also performed to visualize the liver, spleen, pancreas and kidneys

CT imaging can also play a significant role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of vascular disorders that can lead to stroke, gangrene or kidney failure.

CT of the chest is used to:

  • further examine abnormalities found on conventional chest x-rays
  • help diagnose clinical signs or symptoms of disease of the chest
  • detect and evaluate the extent of tumors that arise in the lung and
    mediastinum, or tumors that have spread there from other parts of the body
  • assess whether tumors are responding to treatment
  • help plan radiotherapy
  • screen for lung cancer or other lung disorders.

A CT angiogram (CTA) may be performed to evaluate the blood vessels (arteries and veins) in the chest. This involves injecting the iodine into a vein a little faster, and also, more numerous and thinner slices are obtained through the chest in order to see the arteries to better advantage. See the CT Angiography (CTA) page for more information.

CT scanning of the head is typically used to detect bleeding, brain damage, skull fractures, aneurysms, blood clots, tumors, enlarged brain cavities, diseases, fractures or malformations of the skull, inflammation of sinuses, and to evaluate the extent of bone and soft tissue damage.

CT scanning of the spine is also performed to evaluate the spine, detect tumors, help diagnose spinal pain, and measure bone density.