A simple method of localizing the level of computed tomography cross sectioning

Before computed tomography (CT) scanning, a preliminary radiograph of the area of interest is obtained with a Bell-Thompson ruler on the table top parallel to the spine. This allows precise localization of the level of CT sectioning in relation to the vertebral column.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Journal of computer assisted tomography Vol. 2; no. 2; p. 233
Main Authors:	Kuhns, L R, Seigel, R, Borlaza, G S
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1978
Subjects:	Humans Spine - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
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Summary:	Before computed tomography (CT) scanning, a preliminary radiograph of the area of interest is obtained with a Bell-Thompson ruler on the table top parallel to the spine. This allows precise localization of the level of CT sectioning in relation to the vertebral column.
ISSN:	0363-8715
DOI:	10.1097/00004728-197804000-00022