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Graystone ENT Sinus CT Scanner allows us to evaluate
sinus disease quickly: 20 seconds for pediatric CT scan; 40 seconds for adult
CT scan.
One of only 13 healthcare providers in the state of North
Carolina to achieve the prestigious ICACTL (Intersocietal Commission for
the Accreditation of Computed Tomography Laboratories) accreditation, Graystone
Ear, Nose & Throat has met the nationally recognized, intersocietal
standards for the performance of quality CT procedures, accurate diagnostic
testing, and commitment to high quality patient care. Dr. Frank W. Mauldin is
Medical Director and Technical Director for the CT scanner.
"Both Dr.
Robert Williams and I are extremely proud of our sinus CT scanner ICACTL
accreditation," said Mauldin. "Our in-office CT scanner offers immediate
imaging and an efficient method for accurate diagnosis of nasal and sinus
disease, critical for treatment planning."
"We strive to provide our
patients with the best healthcare, and one of the biggest advantages of on-site
CT capability is patient convenience," said Mauldin. "Many Graystone Ear, Nose
& Throat patients receive a CT scan of the sinuses, an interpretation of
the scan, and a discussion of treatment options all in one visit. The ICACTL
accreditation means we can assure our patients the quality and safety of an
in-office sinus CT scan."
The distinguished ICACTL accreditation
completes a year-long application program, which required Graystone Ear, Nose
& Throat to submit documents and detailed information about operational and
technical components, protocols, and case studies for review by a panel of
experts.
Computed Tomography (CT) is a highly regarded diagnostic
imaging tool due to its ability to detect minute differences in tissues as well
as its multi-planar reformatted imaging capabilities. An estimated 62 million
CT scans are performed in the United States each year to diagnose conditions of
the neck, chest, abdomen, pelvis, extremities, cardiac system, and sinus and
temporal bones. |
