3D Reconstruction to
evaluate for craniosynostosis
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(Requires Macromedial Flash 6 or Higher)

Computerized Tomography (CT) uses x-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the body. CT is used to detect and identify fractures in the bones as well as abnormalities within the body.
At Fletcher Allen Health Care, registered radiologic technologists operate the CT scanners. These technologists also have additional training and certification in CT.

We have four CT scanners at Fletcher Allen Health Care, including 4 slice, 16 slice, 40 slice, and 64 slice configurations. Our newest Philips Brilliance 64 slice scanner is located in the Emergency Department, which allows us to provide images within minutes of arrival for emergent patients. It gives us many options to scan for all clinical indications, and is used for outpatients and inpatients as well. The Brilliance CT's strength is its ability to do comprehensive organ assessment literally within seconds and with a high degree of fidelity. Some of the advantages of 64 slice Brilliance CT include:

• Cardiac CT Angiography (To include cardiac function and coronary angiography)
• Cardiac Gated High Resolution Chest CT
  3D Reconstruction for all exams (especially helpful for surgical planning)
• Faster and more accurate examination for pulmonary embolism and thoracic/abdominal aneurysm
• Critical Care scanning
• Virtual Colonoscopy Capability for certain diagnostic studies

This technology is extremely valuable to our department because it allows us to deliver high quality care swiftly and efficiently.

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