Renal stone detection using a low kilo-voltage paediatric CT protocol - a porcine phantom study.

Bo R MussmannMaryann HardyHelene JungMing DingPalle J OstherMaja Lynge FransenPernille Wied GreisenOle Graumann

Published in: Journal of medical radiation sciences (2021)

The results suggest that lowering the kV does not affect the detection rate of renal stones and may be a useful dose reduction strategy for assessment of nephrolithiasis in children.

Keyphrases

image quality
dual energy
loop mediated isothermal amplification
computed tomography
real time pcr
label free
randomized controlled trial
intensive care unit
young adults
emergency department
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance
urinary tract
sensitive detection
clinical evaluation