Diagnostic and Care CentreNelson Mandela — Oran
Medical Imaging
CT Scan
A historic expertise, since 1996
CT scanning uses X-rays to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body. It is Centre Mandela's founding exam: Dr Chérif Benameur co-founded the first private CT scanner in western Algeria in 1996, and this expertise continues today at Centre Mandela.
Main indications
Trauma and emergencies
Lung conditions
Abdominal assessment
Oncology staging
CT-guided punctures and biopsies
What to expect during the exam
1
Positioning on the exam table
2
Contrast agent injection if needed
3
Image acquisition (a few minutes)
4
End of exam
5
Report delivery
Good to know before the exam
CT scanning uses a low X-ray dose, justified by the medical indication. Fasting may be requested if a contrast agent is used.
Why Centre Mandela
CT scanning is the founding exam of Dr Chérif Benameur's expertise, pioneer of the first private CT scanner in western Algeria in 1996. Discover his career →
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