Spiral CT scan is a non-invasive, easy access exam that uses x-rays moving rotationally and multiple detectors for fast data acquisition. Subsequently, fine and multiplanar reconstructions are obtained through computer processing. CT scan has many indications. It allows investigation of the brain, lumbar spine, facial bones, sinus, neck/ORL, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, osteoarticular issues, circulatory system (angio-CT of the carotids, detection of cerebral or aortic aneurysm and pulmonary angio-CT, namely to detect a pulmonary embolism).A CT scan may also help evaluate maxillary bones for pre-dental implant study.

Abdominal CT imaging has many advantages. It can evaluate all the abdominal organs and the digestive tract at once. That is very helpful in the investigation of abdominal pain. It can also precise the diagnosis of specific lesions of the liver, the spleen, the pancreas, the kidneys, the adrenals and the rest of the abdomino-pelvic cavity. It has many indications. some examples are: kidney stones, hematuria, pancreatitis, staging of neoplasia, ...