title: The desirable properties of computed tomography scanners.
abstract: The purchase of a CT scanner is a costly venture. Given the number of companies in the field and the tremendous financial involved, certain guidelines must be considered: (a) reputation and longevity of the firm; (b) merits of the machine; and (c) possibility of updating technologically. The authors discuss the most desirable properties of the scanners and list advanced features which manufacturers should be able to supply in the near future.
mesh_terms: D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation*