title: Cervical spine tomography with an angiographic C-arm.
abstract: Phantom studies were performed to develop a technique for linear tomography of the craniocervical junction with a digital fluoroscopic angiographic C-arm unit. Section thicknesses were similar to those used at conventional tomography, and the radiation dose was lower. C-arm tomography was possible with a 6-second exposure and a 40 degrees arc. C-arm tomography is a practical method for decreasing patient turnaround time.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Ridpath
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Langer
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Mann
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Hunter
mesh_terms: D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction / Q000295:instrumentation; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D019047:Phantoms, Imaging; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014054:Tomography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*