Comparison of low‐ and ultralow‐dose computed tomography protocols for quantitative lung and airway assessment

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Authors

Emily Hammond · University of Iowa

Chelsea M. Sloan · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

John D. Newell · University of Iowa

Jered Sieren · University of Iowa

Melissa Saylor · University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Craig Vidal ·

Abstract

In conclusion, the use of IR with low- and ultralow-dose CT protocols with CT volume dose indices down to 0.32 mGy maintains selected quantitative parenchymal and airway measurements relevant to pulmonary disease characterization.

Topics & Keywords

Radiation Dose and Imaging Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Physics

Volume 44, Issue 9, pp. 4747-4757

DOI: 10.1002/mp.12436

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