Patients suffering from nasal or sinus problems receive a thorough ear, nose, and throat examination utilizing the most state-of-the-art diagnostic testing.
Additional tests may include nasal endoscopy with culture, x-rays, or CT scan of the sinuses. If a CT scan is necessary, it may be done at The Sinus Center at Ohio ENT, offering low-dose radiation CT scans.
Low Dose Radiation CT Scans at Ohio ENT
Ohio ENT is concerned about the amount of radiation patients are exposed to and now offers MiniCAT - specifically designed to scan the sinus, skull base and temporal bone regions.
MiniCAT has been optimized to provide high-quality images while minimizing the radiation dose to the patient. Unlike multi-purpose full-body scanners, MiniCAT provides these high-quality images with as low as 1/5 of the radiation emitted from traditional CT.
MiniCAT is designed for patient comfort allowing patients to remain seated in an upright position, avoiding the uncomfortable, enclosed traditional CT. In addition, the cost for MiniCAT is typically lower than other facilities and significantly lower than CT scans performed in hospitals.
