Dual-source computed tomography of the lung with spectral shaping and advanced iterative reconstruction: potential for maximum radiation dose reduction.

Matthias WetzlMatthias S MayDaniel WeinmannMatthias HammonChristoph TreutleinMartin ZeilingerAlexander KieferRegina TrollmannJoachim WoelfleMichael UderOliver Rompel

Published in: Pediatric radiology (2020)

In pediatric lung dual-source CT, spectral shaping together with ADMIRE 4 enable radiation dose reduction to about 10% of a full-dose protocol while maintaining an acceptable diagnostic quality.

Keyphrases

dual energy
computed tomography
image quality
positron emission tomography
optical coherence tomography
contrast enhanced
randomized controlled trial
magnetic resonance imaging
climate change
young adults
human health
childhood cancer