Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of South Florida offers our patients the convenience of in-office CT scanning (also known as “CAT” scanning) with our new, state-of-the-art MiniCAT™ for ENT scanner.
Sinus problems and other ailments of the ear, nose, and throat can be uncomfortable and emotionally draining, especially if you have to live with them over a period of time. Our in-office MiniCAT™ for ENT scanner gives us immediate access to high-quality, 3D images of your sinuses and ears, allowing us to diagnose and treat you faster.
MiniCAT™ for ENT is much smaller than the typical “doughnut”-shaped CT scanners typically seen in hospitals, and features a unique, upright design that allows you to sit comfortably during scans. A typical adult scan takes only 40 seconds, and our child-friendly (low dose) scan takes only 20 seconds. The open design of the scanner minimizes claustrophobia and is even wheelchair accessible.
Since the scanner is right here in our office, your valuable time will be saved by avoiding unnecessary travel, and it also offers the added benefit of allowing you to stay nearby during your children’s scans – an added comfort for everyone.
Here at Ear, Nose and Throat Associates of South Florida, patient safety is of primary concern. The MiniCAT™ has been optimized to provide high-quality images while minimizing the radiation dose to the patient. A full sinus scan for an adult on our MiniCAT CT scanner exposes patients to 82% less radiation than a conventional CT sinus scan. For children, the 20 second sinus scan reduces radiation exposure more than 91% as compared to a conventional CT sinus scan.
| MiniCat™ Effective Dose |
| Imaging Protocol |
Effective Dose |
| Temporal Bone |
.14 mSv |
| Sinus 40 Second (Adult) |
.17 mSv |
| Sinus 20 Second (Child) |
.08 mSv |
| Sinus 10 Second (Follow-up) |
.04 mSv |
| Scout View |
< .01 mSv |
| Comparison to Other Modalities |
| Imaging Modality |
Effective Dose |
| Conventional CT Sinus Scan |
0.96 mSv |
| MiniCAT™ Sinus 40 Second |
.17 mSv |
| Skull X-Ray |
.07 mSv |
| Chest X-Ray |
.02 mSv |
