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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 8/2010

Open Access 01-08-2010 | Review

Multidetector CT in children: current concepts and dose reduction strategies

Authors: Rutger A. J. Nievelstein, Ingrid M. van Dam, Aart J. van der Molen

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 8/2010

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Abstract

The recent technical development of multidetector CT (MDCT) has contributed to a substantial increase in its diagnostic applications and accuracy in children. A major drawback of MDCT is the use of ionising radiation with the risk of inducing secondary cancer. Therefore, justification and optimisation of paediatric MDCT is of great importance in order to minimise these risks (“as low as reasonably achievable” principle). This review will focus on all technical and non-technical aspects relevant for paediatric MDCT optimisation and includes guidelines for radiation dose level-based CT protocols.
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Metadata
Title
Multidetector CT in children: current concepts and dose reduction strategies
Authors
Rutger A. J. Nievelstein
Ingrid M. van Dam
Aart J. van der Molen
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 8/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1714-7

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