Radiation dose reduction in chest CT: A review

Takeshi Kubo; Pei Jan Paul Lin; Wolfram Stiller; Masaya Takahashi; Hans Ulrich Kauczor; Yoshiharu Ohno; Hiroto Hatabu

doi:10.2214/AJR.07.2556

Radiation dose reduction in chest CT: A review

Takeshi Kubo, Pei Jan Paul Lin, Wolfram Stiller, Masaya Takahashi, Hans Ulrich Kauczor, Yoshiharu Ohno, Hiroto Hatabu

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. This article aims to summarize the available data on reducing radiation dose exposure in routine chest CT protocols. First, the general aspects of radiation dose in CT and radiation risk are discussed, followed by the effect of changing parameters on image quality. Finally, the results of previous radiation dose reduction studies are reviewed, and important information contributing to radiation dose reduction will be shared. CONCLUSION. A variety of methods and techniques for radiation dose reduction should be used to ensure that radiation exposure is kept as low as is reasonably achievable.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	335-343
Number of pages	9
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	190
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.07.2556
State	Published - Feb 2008

Keywords

CT
Cancer risk
Chest CT
Radiation dose
Radiation safety

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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