SmartCT Soft Tissue
CT-like visualization
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SmartCT Soft Tissue

CT-like visualization
SmartCT Soft Tissue offers a Cone Beam CT (CBCT) acquisition technique augmented with step-by-step guidance, Advanced 3D visualization and measurement tools all accessible on the touch screen module at table side. To support you in acquiring CBCT images first-time right and to streamline your workflow, you are guided through key steps. Once the CBCT scan is successfully performed, the acquired 3D image is automatically displayed in the SmartCT 3D visualization tool with the adequate rendering settings and the 3D measurement tools tailored for the selected 3D protocol.

Clinical image gallery

Features
Get step-by-step guidance to simplify CBCT acquisition​
To help all clinical users achieve superb 3D images, regardless of their level of experience, SmartCT Soft Tissue provides step-by-step guidance and visual aids during acquisition. This includes room set-up, isocentering the system, and suggesting a suitable contrast injection and X-ray acquisition protocol[1].
Get step-by-step guidance to simplify CBCT acquisition​
Interact with your CBCT image at tableside
Once acquired, SmartCT Soft Tissue automatically displays the CBCT image on the touchscreen module and FlexVision within seconds for direct review at tableside[2].
Interact with your CBCT image at tableside
Control advanced 3D visualization and measurement tools at tableside
Using simple tablet gestures, you can carry out advanced measurements and visualizations on the touchscreen at tableside to study the disease in great detail. SmartCT 3D images can help reveal information not apparent on DSA images. This additional information may change diagnosis, treatment planning or treatment delivery, supporting better patient outcomes[3-5].
Control advanced 3D visualization and measurement tools at tableside


Documentation

SmartCT Product Brochure
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Disclaimer
SmartCT R3.0 is subject to regulatory clearance and may not be available in all markets. Contact your sales representative for more details.
1. It is the operator’s responsibility to select the appropriate contrast agent depending on the clinical application. For more information about the indications for use of the contrast agent, refer to the instructions for use of the applicable contrast agent.
2. 3D reconstructions at higher resolution settings may take longer.
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