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Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology 2/2013

01.04.2013

Routine use of precontrast and delayed acquisitions in abdominal CT: time for change

verfasst von: Pamela T. Johnson, Elliot K. Fishman

Erschienen in: Abdominal Radiology | Ausgabe 2/2013

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Abstract

Objective

With major efforts being made to reduce radiation exposure in CT, one area of practice that requires additional improvement is limiting the number of acquisitions for body CT imaging. This review article defines best MDCT practice in terms of tailored abdominal CT protocols, designed to maximize lesion detection while limiting radiation exposure.

Conclusions

The literature defines optimal acquisitions for a range of abdominal CT indications, with precontrast and delayed acquisitions being least commonly indicated.
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Metadaten
Titel
Routine use of precontrast and delayed acquisitions in abdominal CT: time for change
verfasst von
Pamela T. Johnson
Elliot K. Fishman
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2013
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Abdominal Radiology / Ausgabe 2/2013
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Elektronische ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-012-9964-5

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