It is only a little over two odd years since computer tomography (CT) has come to be used in Japan. However, during this short period of time great interest in the CT apparatus has been aroused. As we have had the opportunity to use the ACTA scanner (type 0100) set in June, 1976 at the hospital affiliated to Okayama University, we describe here our experiences with it and introduce an outline of the CT apparatus as well as its usefulness.
