Computed Tomography (CT)
Have a doctor’s order for an imaging study?
Providing a 3D View
Computed tomography, also known as CT, uses special X-ray equipment to capture many images from different angles, and then join them together to show body tissues and organs.
Regular X-rays are two-dimensional. The CT scan produces three-dimensional pictures of the body. Your doctor may order a CT to help examine body tissues and organ to help with diagnosis and treatment. Some common uses for CT include:
Determining injuries quickly in trauma situations.
Examining structures in the abdomen
Examining structures in the brain
CT scans are available with a physician’s order at NMHS locations across north Mississippi and northwest Alabama including:
The Imaging Center, Tupelo
Longtown Medical Imaging, Tupelo
Medical Imaging at Barnes Crossing, Tupelo
North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo
North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory
North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora
North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka
North Mississippi Medical Center-Pontotoc
North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point
North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton, Alabama
To take X-ray images quickly from multiple angles, CT scanners use a motorized X-ray source that rotates inside a donut-shaped structure called a gantry. During the exam, the patient lies on a bed that slowly moves through the gantry. Patients are not enclosed, so most people with claustrophobia can tolerate the procedure.
CT exams typically take 15-30 minutes.
The CT scanner will not touch you.
Many CT exams do not require contrast and are non-invasive.
If your CT exam requires contrast, you will need an IV.
We use Image Gently guidelines and adjust radiation doses for children.
We use Image Wisely guidelines for adults to keep radiation exposure low.
Related Locations
Imaging Awards
Mammography
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Computed Tomography (CT)
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Radiology Department
Accredited by the State of Mississippi
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Radiology plays an important part in screening and early detection for breast cancer and lung cancer. Breast cancer screening starts with mammography. Lung cancer screening uses low dose CT.