Jul 28, 2025 · High-resolution CT (HRCT) of the chest, also referred to as HRCT chest or HRCT of the lungs has become routine. With progression of CT scanner technology, slice thickness …

Mar 8, 2024 · An HRCT (high-resolution computed tomography) scan is a type of CT scan healthcare providers use to get detailed images of your lungs. Providers most commonly use it …

HRCT is used for diagnosis and assessment of interstitial lung disease, such as pulmonary fibrosis, and other generalized lung diseases such as emphysema and bronchiectasis.

HRCT, which has a sensitivity of 95 percent and a specificity approaching 100 percent [2,4-7], can often provide more information than either chest radiography or conventional CT scanning.

Dec 24, 2006 · A thorough understanding of lung anatomy is essential for accurate HRCT interpretation. The diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) relies on identifying the specific …

Basic high resolution CT technique, which uses thin slice thickness and high-frequency reconstruction algorithms to create detailed images of the lungs.

HRCT (High-Resolution Computed Tomography) chest is a specialized form of CT scan designed specifically to provide detailed images of the lungs and airways. It uses thin-section CT scans …

Use this routine HRCT protocol unless instructed to use the full HRCT protocol. Use CT chest HRCT charges. Do not use regular CT chest charges.

In this video, we’ll review the role of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) in the evaluation of interstitial lung disease with a focus on anatomy, key CT patterns, and pitfalls in …

High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) refers to a CT scan that gives a more precise cross-section image of the lungs than a regular chest CT and chest X-ray. HRCT Chest uses …