What is it about?
This article highlights the relationship between radiation dose and image quality in pediatric neck CT scans. It emphasizes the trade-off between these two factors and underscores the potential harm of exposure to ionizing radiation, which can lead to cancer, especially in children. The article points out that there is little research on the impact of reducing doses on image quality in pediatric neck CT scans.
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Why is it important?
Overall, this article provides essential information about the potential harm of exposure to ionizing radiation in pediatric neck CT scans and emphasizes the need for dose reduction. It offers valuable insights into the relationship between radiation dose and image quality in pediatric neck CT scans and provides practical recommendations for reducing radiation dose without compromising image quality.
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Our phantom study showed that reducing peak kilovoltage and maintaining fixed neck MDCT reduced the effective radiation dose. A reduction in voltage from 120 to 80 kVp reduced the dose by 68.58%, without a decline in the subjective image quality.
Li-Chuan Huang
Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
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This page is a summary of: Variation in tube voltage for pediatric neck 64VCT: Effect on radiation dose and image quality, PLOS One, November 2021, PLOS,
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0259772.
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