Computed Tomography (CT)

The Computed Tomography department of IASO Thessalias has a multi-slice (128-slice) CT scanner with which all modern examinations are carried out.

The department's multi-slice CT scanner is capable of performing a full-body scan in seconds with a single breath hold.

It is equipped with special advanced software to reduce radiation up to 45% by adapting the examination data to the patient's body type.

The high speed of the examination results in the use of a smaller amount of contrast material where it is required.

The high-resolution equipment results in maximum diagnostic value images, which allows early detection of lesions.

• Conventional CT scans: Central nervous system, brain, neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, musculoskeletal system, children's scans
• CT angiographies: brain-carotid arteries-aorta-upper and lower extremities, pulmonary arteries
• CT coronary angiography: Low dose of radiation which reaches up to 1/3 of the radiation of a simple chest CT scan. Non-invasive examination of a detailed study of the coronary arteries both to highlight stenoses and to detect atheromatous plaques (calcium scoring).
• CT urography: Used to investigate hematuria. Discovers invasive lesions and stones in the urinary system.
• CT venography of lower extremities, iliac veins and inferior vena cava, detection of thrombosis

CT-guided interventional procedures

CT-guided biopsies: Almost all pathological foci can be accessed for CT-guided biopsy with a few hours stay in the department.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA): Destruction of tumors of the liver, lungs and kidneys with the use of radio frequencies or microwaves.

The R2 ImageChecker CAD system which helps in the detection of lung nodules has been installed in the department. Its application improves the early diagnosis of lung cancer and consequently, the survival rate of patients. It is also recommended for monitoring oncological patients, as it allows accurate measurement of the number and size of lung nodules, contributing significantly to the assessment of the response to applied treatments.