Multidisciplinary sliding-gantry CT: from concept to reality

Publication

Multidisciplinary sliding-gantry CT: from concept to reality

Journal Paper/Review - Mar 1, 2015

Vogl Thomas J, Lehnert Thomas, Hammerstingl Renate, Hellwig Thomas, Marzi Ingo, Zacharowski Kai, Kerl Matthias, Bauer Ralf, Frellesen Claudia, Eichler Katrin

Citation

Vogl T, Lehnert T, Hammerstingl R, Hellwig T, Marzi I, Zacharowski K, Kerl M, Bauer R, Frellesen C, Eichler K. Multidisciplinary sliding-gantry CT: from concept to reality. J Comput Assist Tomogr 2015; 39:290-4.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

J Comput Assist Tomogr 2015; 39

Publication Date

Mar 1, 2015

Issn Electronic

1532-3145

Pages

290-4

Brief description/objective

Sliding-gantry computed tomography offers an interesting variety of treatment options for emergency radiology and clinical routine. The Frankfurt 2-room installation provides an interdisciplinary, multifunctional, and cost-effective concept. It is based on a magnetically sealed rail system for the permanent movement of the gantry between 2 adjacent rooms with fixed-mounted tables. In case of emergency or intensive care patients, routine scanning can be performed in room 1 until computed tomography diagnosis is required in room 2 and can then be continued in room 1 again. Moreover, this concept allows the simultaneous handling of 2 emergency patients.