Axial, Coronal & Sagittal Planes | IPF Radiology Rounds

With the advent of multidetector CT, volume acquisition CT has become routine and straightforward to acquire.² Given considerations of radiation dose, we are able to acquire CT scans at acceptably low doses and include the entire chest.² The advantage of acquiring a volume acquisition CT is the ability to reconstruct the images entirely in 3 different planes: the axial, sagittal, and coronal planes.² Viewing the anatomy and pathology in all 3 planes is particularly helpful when evaluating the extent of disease in a patient.²

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Select a plane to learn more about axial, sagittal, and coronal reconstructions, or continue to the next section.

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Axial Reconstruction

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Coronal Reconstruction

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Sagittal Reconstruction

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Reference

2. Mayo JR. CT evaluation of diffuse infiltrative lung disease: dose considerations and optimal technique. J Thorac Imaging. 2009;24:252-259.