With spiral CT imaging, the relationship between slice thickness and table travel during one tube rotation is the

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The pitch in spiral (or helical) CT imaging refers to the relationship between the slice thickness and the table travel during one tube rotation. A higher pitch means the table moves faster relative to the slice thickness, potentially covering more area in less time but possibly at the cost of image quality.

With Spiral CT Imaging, the Relationship Between Slice Thickness and Table