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. 1976 Nov 30;1(3):201-8.
doi: 10.1007/BF02256367.

Computed tomography of the abdomen: initial experience

J P Petasnick, J W Clark

Computed tomography of the abdomen: initial experience

J P Petasnick et al. Gastrointest Radiol. .

Abstract

Computed tomography has provided a new dimension in the roentgenologic evaluation of the abdomen. Normal structures not visible on conventional examinations are clearly identified. Abnormalities are recognized by their alterations in anatomic form or by their effect on tissue absorption values. Our early experience suggests that in the abdomen computed tomography will be most valuable in detecting lesions in those sites least accessible to conventional roentgenographic methods such as the liver, spleen, pancreas and retroperitoneum.

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