Imaging Techniques for Medical Diagnosis

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What is the risk of high dose radiation-induced cancer relatively higher for compared to plain CXR / extremities?

CT abd / pelvis

Which imaging technique relies on high-frequency sound waves to form an image?

Ultrasound (US)

In which imaging technique is an allergic reaction to contrast material used with CT a hazard?

CT scan

What does the development of US and color Doppler, CT and MRI lead to in terms of diagnosis?

<p>More confident diagnosis and less need for exploratory laparotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique plays a central role in the diagnosis of acute surgical problems in chest disease, trauma, and orthopedics?

<p>X-Ray (Radiography)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of plain X-ray (radiography) in diagnosis?

<p>It is the cheapest imaging technique available</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique relies on the use of high-frequency sound waves generated by a transducer?

<p>Ultrasound (US)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which imaging technique is the risk of contrast-induced acute renal injury a hazard?

<p>CT scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique has relatively higher risk of radiation-induced cancer for abdominal / pelvic scans compared to plain CXR / extremities scans?

<p>CT scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of investigations may be required to confirm diagnosis when imaging techniques are not sufficient?

<p>Supplementary investigations including imaging techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique poses the highest risk of contrast-induced acute renal injury?

<p>CT</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which imaging technique is the use of barium studies a common modification?

<p>Plain X-Ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is the most commonly used method of imaging?

<p>CT</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique relies on the reflection of high-frequency sound waves to form an image?

<p>Ultrasonography</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is known for its relatively low dose of ionizing radiation and lack of soft-tissue contrast?

<p>Plain X-Ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

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