Increasing radiation exposure from computed tomography in liver transplant recipients over time.

John Peter McCormickStephen J SkehanNiamh McArdleP Aiden McCormick

Published in: Irish journal of medical science (2021)

Radiation exposure from diagnostic imaging has increased among liver transplant recipients at our institution over the last decade. This appears to be due to an increase in the number of CT scans performed, and a shift towards higher dose scan protocols.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
dual energy
positron emission tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
high resolution
photodynamic therapy