Tomografía Computerizada: un buen uso, no un abuso, de la radiación ionizante.

Abstract

Computed Tomography: a good use, not an abuse, of ionizing radiation - Computer Tomography (CT) using X-rays has become an essential tool in current medical diagnosis. However, its increasing use has already caused worldwide concern regarding the radiation exposure related to these examinations. In this contribution, the basics of CT data acquisition technology and its current drawbacks are presented. At the end, a current research project intended to solve or reduce those problems is briefly introduced.