Surface radiation dose comparison of a dedicated extremity cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) device and a multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) machine in pediatric ankle and wrist phantoms.

Sebastian TschaunerRobert MartererEszter NagyGeorg ApfaltrerMichael RiccabonaGeorg SingerGeorg StücklschweigerHelmuth GussErich Sorantin

Published in: PloS one (2017)

Adapted extremity CBCT imaging protocols have the potential to fall below optimized pediatric ankle and wrist MDCT doses at comparable image qualities. These possible dose savings warrant further development and research in pediatric extremity CBCT applications.

Keyphrases

cone beam computed tomography
computed tomography
image quality
soft tissue
deep learning
magnetic resonance imaging
high resolution
positron emission tomography
contrast enhanced
machine learning
magnetic resonance
childhood cancer
clinical evaluation