Development and implementation of an ultralow-dose CT protocol for the assessment of cerebrospinal shunts in adult hydrocephalus.

David John RyanRichard G KavanaghStella JoyceMika O'Callaghan MaherNiamh MooreAisling McMahonDeirdre HusseyMichael G J O'SullivanGerald WyseNoel FanningOwen J O'ConnorMichael M Maher

Published in: European radiology experimental (2021)

At a significantly reduced radiation dose, whole body ULD-CT with pure IR demonstrated diagnostic superiority over PRSS in the evaluation of cerebrospinal fluid shunt malfunction.

Keyphrases

cerebrospinal fluid
image quality
dual energy
computed tomography
contrast enhanced
primary care
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
pulmonary artery
quality improvement
coronary artery
young adults
pet ct
childhood cancer