Third-generation dual-source CT of the neck using automated tube voltage adaptation in combination with advanced modeled iterative reconstruction: evaluation of image quality and radiation dose.

• Third-generation DSCT provides automated tube voltage adaptation with an increment of 10 kV. • 10 kV increment optimizes scans to the patient's neck anatomy. • TVA combined with ADMIRE significantly lower radiation dose in contrast-enhanced neck CT. • TVA in combination with ADMIRE reduces noise and increases SNR and CNR. • Image analysis quoted less noise and better diagnostic acceptability in third-generation DSCT.