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How common is it for someone to need a helical computed tomography?
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Very Common Test: 'helical computed tomography' -- a cat scan -- is an immensely valuable test for evaluating diseases of every part of the body. Scanners are widely available, both in hospitals and in outpatient centers, and the images obtained provide valuable insight into many diseases.
Answered 12/18/2014
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