The sole reason as to why a doctor would order a CT Scan Abdomen or of the chest is to make detailed pictures and analyze the internal structure. CT scan is also known as Computerized tomography (CT) which is useful in obtaining very detailed 3D image of certain parts of the body.

The process is a progression of the x-ray project albeit one may deduce that it is done by taking many different x-ray views which are combined with the use of computer processing. They create cross-sectional images of the bones and soft tissue inside of the body, including tissues inside of solid organ. The reason why X-rays are not a very preferred choice of imaging is due to the fact that the rays do not show clear images of soft tissues. The CT scan also gives the flexibility to use a contrast dye that allows showing up clearer image on the screen.  A crystal clear CT scan displays all the structures of the body including the lungs and cancer tumor.

Reasons for a Chest CT scan: 

CT scans are used for a multitude of reasons. Its benefits particularly help in the checking for certain cancers, the development of abnormal tumors and growth of lumps if any.

The CT scans have the ability to successfully locate the tumor, the stage at which the cancer is at and where to perform a biopsy.  The CT scans such as those for the chest can also be ordered after a mammogram exam. Some CT scans are tailored to look for heart disease, aneurysms of the aorta or pulmonary emboli.

In the aftermath of a therapy or surgery, a CT is perhaps the first that gets prescribed in the CT scan centre. This gives a clear idea as to how well the body is responding to treatment.

CT scans can be used to detect cysts or infections in the body.

It is now more of a regulation to go for a CT scan to inspect any internal injury after an accident to identify grave injuries especially the internal ones.

Role of CT scan in diagnosing the problems of the chest

•         A CT scan can help doctors diagnose the cause of shortness of breath or chest pain, as well as find the cause of abnormal findings from a standard X-ray.
•         A CT scan of the chest can discover masses, tumors, infections, or injuries. It can also show excess fluid around the lungs or a blood clot in the lungs.
•         The problems such as blocked blood vessels, cancer, injury or heart problems can be assessed with a CT scan.
•         Chest scan, also known as thorax CT scan can look into the potential problems of the heart, lungs esophagus, the aorta or even the tissues of the chest.

What is the safety limit of CT scan?

It is true that the CT scan test in the CT scan center Delhiis administered with radiation exposure but there is almost a cent percent chance that they are unlikely to harm the body in any internal or apparent way.

The CT Scan Cost Delhi   is between INR 2000 and 4000. For the CT scan brain angiography, the scan centers may charge anywhere around INR 12000.