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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