Abdominal Dynamic CT in Patients with Renal Dysfunction: Contrast Agent Dose Reduction with Low Tube Voltage and High Tube Current–Time Product Settings at 256–Detector Row CT

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Takeshi Nakaura · Kumamoto University

Kazuo Awai · Hiroshima University

Natsuki Maruyama · Kumamoto University

Yasuyuki Yamashita · Kumamoto University

Abstract

Contrast dose at hepatic dynamic 256-detector row CT in patients with renal dysfunction can be decreased by 40% with this protocol by using the 80-kVp setting and a high tube current-time product.

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Radiation Dose and Imaging Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

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Published in: Radiology

Volume 261, Issue 2, pp. 467-476

DOI: 10.1148/radiol.11110021

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Abdominal Dynamic CT in Patients with Renal Dysfunction: Contrast Agent Dose Reduction with Low Tube Voltage and High Tube Current–Time Product Settings at 256–Detector Row CT

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