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Are there different types of ct scans to clearly identify cervical stenosis? just like there is a 32 slice mri (extremely effective) vs. just an mri?
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Yes, but: There are different types of ct scanners, but for cervical stenosis, MRI is the study of choice.
Answered 6/10/2014
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