title: Semierect computed tomography of the abdomen using the Imatron ultrafast CT scanner.
abstract: Computed tomography of the abdomen was successfully performed in the semierect position on an Imatron C-100 ultrafast CT scanner. Investigations of gravitational effects on masses or air and/or fluid collections are other potential uses for semierect scanning.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006332:Cardiomegaly / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*