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To review the historical development, current practices, and prospective strategies for reducing radiation exposure during thoracic multidetector computed tomography.

October 30, 2010Journal of Thoracic Imaging

Dose Reduction Strategies for Thoracic Multidetector Computed Tomography

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ABAlexander A. BankierJikei University School of Medicine DTDenis TackEpicura

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Narrative review outlines radiation dose reduction techniques in patients undergoing thoracic computed tomography, highlighting practical protocols to minimize exposure risks.

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To review the historical development, current practices, and prospective strategies for reducing radiation exposure during thoracic multidetector computed tomography.
Synthesized historical and contemporary literature addressing radiation risks associated with thoracic computed tomography.
Evaluated indication-specific dose optimization protocols and practical techniques applicable to routine multidetector computed tomography workflows.
Dose reduction can be achieved across diverse thoracic imaging indications by adapting acquisition parameters and using advanced reconstruction algorithms.
Practical protocol recommendations provide actionable steps to reduce patient radiation burden without compromising diagnostic image accuracy.

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Bankier et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a844dd14d02f4f0268d7aa0 https://doi.org/10.1097/rti.0b013e3181eebc49

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Narrative review outlines radiation dose reduction techniques in patients undergoing thoracic computed tomography, highlighting practical protocols to minimize exposure risks.

Dose Reduction Strategies for Thoracic Multidetector Computed Tomography

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Dose Reduction Strategies for Thoracic Multidetector Computed Tomography

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