F.A.Q.How do doctors diagnose sinus or ear problems?Generally, your doctor will talk with you about your symptoms and medical history, perform a physical exam, and if needed, order a CT scan of your sinuses or ears.What is a CT scan?CT stands for Computed Tomography. CT scanners create three-dimensional x-ray images of the anatomy giving doctors valuable information to diagnose disease and/or plan for surgical procedures.How is MiniCAT™ different than traditional CT scanners in hospitals?Unlike traditional CT scanners which are often used to image many different parts of the body, MiniCAT™ is specifically designed to image the sinuses, temporal bones and skull base.How does MiniCAT™ work?You sit comfortably upright in a chair while an overhead arm makes a single rotation around your head. Within seconds, your CT scan will appear on your doctor’s computer monitor.How long does a scan take?MiniCAT™ has several imaging methods, but a typical scan will take only 20 seconds or less.Is it safe?Yes. MiniCAT™ scans have a significantly lower radiation dose than sinus and ear scans taken on full-body scanners in hospitals or imaging centers.Convenience• The MiniCAT CT scanner eliminates the hassle of external imaging and does not delay your diagnosis.• Get your diagnosis during your office exam so you can begin your treatment and start feeling better faster!• Same day diagnosis minimizes your insurance co-pays. 1-800-897-3307The MiniCAT™ is a compact, low radiation dose CT scanner specificallydesigned to scan the sinuses and temporal bones.• MiniCAT™ scans have significantly less radiation dose than sinus scansperformed on a full-body CT scanner.• With MiniCAT™, you sit comfortably upright in an open patient-friendly design,unlike full-body scanners at hospitals that can be claustrophobic.ENT Associates Receives CT AccreditationEar, Nose and Throat Associates of North Central Wisconsin has received accreditation for Sinus and Temporal Bone CT by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories (ICACTL).The ICACTL Board of Directors has determined that ENT Associates complies with national CT imaging standards. According to a news release from the ICACTL, Computed Tomography (CT) is a highly regarded diagnostic imaging tool due to its ability to detect minute differences in tissue as well as its multiplanar reformatted imaging capabilities. An estimated 62 million CT scans are performed annually in the United States to diagnose conditions of the back, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, cardiac system and sinus and temporal bones.The same release states that CT accreditation is not required at many facilities and patients should “remain vigilant” in making sure their procedures are performed in accredited laboratories.ENT Associates’ accreditation is a “seal of approval” that lets patients know ENT Associates provides quality patient care in the field of CT.
F.A.Q.
How do doctors diagnose sinus or ear problems?
Generally, your doctor will talk with you about your symptoms and medical history, perform a physical exam, and if needed,
order a CT scan of your sinuses or ears.
What is a CT scan?
CT stands for Computed Tomography. CT scanners create three-dimensional x-ray images of the anatomy giving doctors
valuable information to diagnose disease and/or plan for surgical procedures.
How is MiniCAT™ different than traditional CT scanners in hospitals?
Unlike traditional CT scanners which are often used to image many different parts of the body, MiniCAT™ is specifically
designed to image the sinuses, temporal bones and skull base.
How does MiniCAT™ work?
You sit comfortably upright in a chair while an overhead arm makes a single rotation around your head. Within seconds,
your CT scan will appear on your doctor’s computer monitor.
How long does a scan take?
MiniCAT™ has several imaging methods, but a typical scan will take only 20 seconds or less.
Is it safe?
Yes. MiniCAT™ scans have a significantly lower radiation dose than sinus and ear scans taken on full-body scanners in
hospitals or imaging centers.
Convenience
• The MiniCAT CT scanner eliminates the hassle of external imaging and does not delay your diagnosis.
• Get your diagnosis during your office exam so you can begin your treatment and start feeling better faster!
• Same day diagnosis minimizes your insurance co-pays.
1-800-897-3307
The MiniCAT™ is a compact, low
radiation dose CT scanner specifically
designed to scan the sinuses and
temporal bones.
• MiniCAT™ scans have significantly
less radiation dose than sinus scans
performed on a full-body CT scanner.
• With MiniCAT™, you sit comfortably
upright in an open patient-friendly
design,unlike full-body scanners at
hospitals that can be claustrophobic.
ENT Associates Receives CT Accreditation
Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of North Central Wisconsin has received accreditation for Sinus and Temporal
Bone CT by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories (ICACTL).
The ICACTL Board of Directors has determined that ENT Associates complies with national CT imaging standards.
According to a news release from the ICACTL, Computed Tomography (CT) is a highly regarded diagnostic imaging
tool due to its ability to detect minute differences in tissue as well as its multiplanar reformatted imaging capabilities.
An estimated 62 million CT scans are performed annually in the United States to diagnose conditions of the back,
chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, cardiac system and sinus and temporal bones.
The same release states that CT accreditation is not required at many facilities and patients should “remain vigilant”
in making sure their procedures are performed in accredited laboratories.
ENT Associates’ accreditation is a “seal of approval” that lets patients know ENT Associates provides quality
patient care in the field of CT.
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