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Why would a hospital do a second ct scan following a spinal tap? are ct scans always of the brain?
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CT for bleeding: The spinal tap can show blood or other findings that suggest a need for additional scans. Ct can be done of almost any part of the body. Ct of abdomen and chest are very common for diagnosing abdominal pain after injury.
Answered 8/18/2013
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