Body CT Imaging

Radiology's Body CT Division has expanded its technological capacity. Our new 16 and 64-row Lightspeed scanners let us perform intricate vascular and three-dimensional work, including advanced cardiac imaging. Our technologists and faculty now perform angiographic imaging, cardiac imaging, excretory urographic imaging, and endoluminal imaging on these high speed multidetector CT scanners. Patient care remains at the forefront of our mission.

Clinical services offered include:

Complete thoracic CT and abdominal/pelvic CT diagnostic and staging examinations
Percutaneous biopsy
Percutaneous abscess and fluid collection drainage
Percutaneous injections for pain treatment
High-resolution imaging for solid organ neoplasms
Oncologic imaging/follow-up

Equipment
The CT division owns five 3D workstations, which produce remarkably lifelike 3D images. The division also has four CT scanners, including two 16-slice and one 64-slice multidetector CT, the Lightspeed VCT. CT has benefited from Radiology’s PACS system, which displays digital CT, Ultrasound and MR Images, and links them to the electronic patient records. The PACS allows referring clinicians to review CT studies from outside of our department and ensures an efficient workflow for our internal medical records.

Research
CT research continues to grow. Dr. William Black is leading the DHMC component of the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial. The CT division also actively supports the numerous investigators at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center by providing imaging for patients in various treatment protocols.

Directions
From the Rotunda/Information Desk in the main Mall, head North toward the inpatient towers. Just after the stairs and before the elevator, follow the signs to Reception 3W.

From the East Entrance or the patient parking garage, go to Level Three East Mall and proceed past the Emergency Department. Reception 3W is the second reception area on the left.

Body CT Team
CT’s technical staff has grown to twelve CT technologists and one CT technologist aide.

Anne Silas, MD, Director