Journal article
Is computed tomography still useful as a neuroimaging tool in psychiatry?
Expert Opinion on Medical Diagnostics, Vol.2(9), pp.1003-1011
2008
Abstract
Background: Computed tomography (CT) has played a pivotal role in psychiatry from its inception; however with the advent of other highresolution noninvasive neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, the field has gone through a dramatic transformation. Objective: This article will explore the current role of CT in psychiatry. Methods: An extensive search of the published literature (1970 - 2008) was conducted, employing a number of databases and terms relevant to CT and imaging. Results/conclusion: At present CT is primarily used as a screening tool to exclude intracranial pathology. This is partly because it is widely available and less expensive than other imaging modalities. CT is unable to provide region-specific information like MRI and this has restricted its use in disorders in which functional disturbances are suspected, however it remains the preferred mode of investigation where gross structural abnormalities are suspected. © 2008 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved.
Details
- Title
- Is computed tomography still useful as a neuroimaging tool in psychiatry?
- Authors
- P Das (Author) - University of SydneyJim Lagopoulos (Author) - University of SydneyO Sæther (Author) - Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyG S Malhi (Author) - University of Sydney
- Publication details
- Expert Opinion on Medical Diagnostics, Vol.2(9), pp.1003-1011
- Publisher
- Informa Healthcare
- Date published
- 2008
- DOI
- 10.1517/17530059.2.9.1003
- ISSN
- 1753-0059
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Thompson Institute
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99449109802621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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