Dual source abdominal computed tomography: the effect of reduced X-ray tube voltage and intravenous contrast media dosage in patients with reduced renal function.

Svensson-Marcial AndersDaniel ThorMichael A FischerTorkel Brismar

Published in: Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987) (2018)

CM dosage can be reduced by 40-50% with maintained measured noise and CNR in patients with BMIs of 15-36 kg/m2 by lowering the tube voltage and dual-source CT scanning of the liver.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
dual energy
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
high resolution
image quality
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
electron microscopy
high dose
air pollution
mass spectrometry