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What parts of the body are ct scans mostly used for?
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There are CT: indications for almost every body part, but in general the most commonly scanned region is probably the abdomen.
Answered 3/18/2017
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There are CT: indications for almost every body part, but in general the most commonly scanned region is probably the abdomen.
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