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Computed Tomography — A Controversy Revisited

1984; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 310; Issue: 18 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1056/nejm198405033101810

1533-4406

Ronald G. Evens,

Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

The year 1983 marked the 10th anniversary of the introduction of computed tomography (CT) in the United Slates. In 1978 this diagnostic technique was still the focus of intense controversy,1 , 2 primarily because of its cost. Considered by physicians to be revolutionary and a major advance, it was widely regarded as an example of "technology running wild" by those who focused on the increasing cost of medical care, including health planners, regulatory agencies, and politicians. The critical issues were the technical aspects, the clinical use and efficacy, the costs and their control (specifically through national and regional health planning), and the . . .