Specialized medical imaging techniques have been developed over the years.
There is a plethora of them, and more are under development. Specialized medical
imaging techniques have added flair to the specialty of radiology, just as it has
increased its scope. Not only the possibilities of utility have been increased, but
exactitude has also been significantly improved. Gone are the days when “exploratory
laparotomy” held sway (especially in developing countries), for pre-operatively, a
surgeon had a clear idea of what to encounter in any part of the body. This provides
more assurance, a good idea of what type of anesthesia and experience of the
anesthetist is required, how long the surgical intervention would last, and essential
additional support ab initio. These modalities have come to stay and will only get
better. It is important for medical students to have a good idea of them and for every
doctor to know their value and for what they should be requested singly, serially, or in
combination.
Keywords: CT scanning, Electrocardiography, ECG, EKG, MRI, Ultrasonography.
