CBCT
A Conebeam CT Scanner (CBCT) is a special type of CT scanner that uses a cone-shaped X-ray beam to create detailed 3D images of bones and tissues. This is especially helpful for the joints, bones, sinuses, inner ear, and teeth.
Our CBCT scanner is located in our practice located at Kielsevest n°12 in Antwerp. This latest generation CBCT scanner allows scanning both lying and sitting down.
This type of examination is only reimbursed for specific indications, which is legally determined by the government (RIZIV), see the list below.
Reimbursed Indications CBCT:
- Face / Paranasal Sinus
- Limb / Bone / Joints
- without contrast agent:
- if radiography (RX) provides insufficient information / follow-up of complex fractures / suspicion of occult fracture / pre- and post-operative follow-up
- with intra-articular contrast agent:
- no limitation, any indication (CT arthrogram of the knee, shoulder, wrist, elbow,...)
- without contrast agent:
- Petrous bone (inner ear)
Advantages CBCT:
- Very low radiation burden
- Very high resolution (high-quality images)
- Fewer metal artifacts (less image degradation caused by metal in the region of interest)
Pregnancy
X-rays can be harmful to the unborn child. If you are pregnant or could be, discuss with your doctor whether the examination can be postponed or should be replaced by another better-suited / safe examination. Always report this to the medical imager before the examination. The radiologist makes a report with all the findings of the examination.Röntgenstralen kunnen schadelijk zijn voor het ongeboren kind. Ben je zwanger of zou je dit kunnen zijn, bespreek dan met jouw arts of het onderzoek kan worden uitgesteld of moet vervangen worden door een ander onderzoek. Meld dit ook altijd vóór het onderzoek aan de medisch beeldvormer.
The examination
The nurse (technologist) will call you in and demonstrate how to position yourself in the device, lying or sitting depending on which part of the body is being examined.
The image recording itself only takes 10 - 30 seconds. You mustn't move during scanning to ensure good image quality. If this does not work, should the investigation be repeated?
After the examination
The technologist will process the images and generate 3D reconstructions.
The radiologist will then interpret all images and make a report on all findings of the examination. You don't have to wait for this.
When the examination is completed, you will receive a code with which the images and the report can be viewed by yourself and the requesting doctor. You will subsequently discuss the results of the examination with the requesting doctor or another specialist based on this radiological report.
Radiograph
X-ray examination / Radiography
MRI-scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CT-scan
Computer Tomography
MRI Arthrography
Examination with contrast fluid
CT Artrography
Examination with contrast fluid
PEDCAT
Standing Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
BMD / DEXA Scan
Bone Density or DEXA scan
Sonography
Sonography using ultrasonic sound waves
Doppler - Duplex Examination
Sonography of the blood vessels
Mammography
Breast X-ray examination
Breast biopsy
Breast tissue examination
CT-angio
CT examination with contrast fluid
Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
X-ray examination of uterus & fallopian tubes (with contrast fluid)
Upper gastrointestinal study
X-ray examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
Cystography
Bladder X-ray examination (with contrast fluid)
Small bowel x-ray series
X-ray examination of the small intestines (with contrast fluid)
Dacryocystography (DCG)
X-ray examination of tear ducts (with contrast fluid)
Gastric band x-ray
X-ray examination of gastric band (with contrast fluid)
Swallow study x-ray
X-ray examination of swallowing function (with contrast fluid)
Retrograde Urethrography
X-ray examination of the urethra (with contrast fluid)