Radiology
Chapter 5
Section 5.1
Thermography
Issue Date: October 12, 1994
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1.0 DESCRIPTION
Thermography is a procedure
which relies upon measurement of infrared radiation from the body
for diagnostic purposes. It is used for pathology of the female
breast, peripheral vascular disease, musculoskeletal injuries and
for detecting cervical lesions. Thermography can include various
types of the telethermographic infrared detectors/imagers or heat
sensitive cholesteric liquid crystal systems that are applied to
the skin.
2.0 POLICY
All claims for thermography
should be denied on the basis of its status as unproven.
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