Experience of using an X-ray computed tomography scanner

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) was used in the diagnosis of pathological changes of thoracic organs in 576 patients. CT investigation proved to be very effective in diagnosing acute and chronic pneumonias, acute and chronic suppurative processes, bronchiectasis, peripheral and central lung cancer, metastases, mesotheliomas. CT revealed minimal amount of effusion in pleural cavity. It proved to be effective in diagnostics of mediastinum, larynx, thyroid gland, lymphogranulematosis.

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