IIRC, a well tuned CT gives a comparable irradiation, and much more useful diagnosticsReally, a CT for a routine chest checkup? I would think an X-ray would be more warranted no? CTs have a decent amount of radiation compared to a CXR.
depends on the density of the tumor but it wont show up in X-ray if its in early stages unless you know where youre looking for, CT still gives a better imaging compared to X-ray for soft tissuesReally, a CT for a routine chest checkup? I would think an X-ray would be more warranted no? CTs have a decent amount of radiation compared to a CXR.
Don't forget they are highly specialized in CT, MR etc. They probably do CT scan faster, better than an x-ray by now.Really, a CT for a routine chest checkup? I would think an X-ray would be more warranted no? CTs have a decent amount of radiation compared to a CXR.