European Journal of Radiology
Volume 52, Issue 2 , Pages 119-136, November 2004

CT techniques for imaging the lung: recommendations for multislice and single slice computed tomography

  • Z.A. Aziz

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK
    • Tel.: +44-20-73528121; fax: +44-20-73518098.
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  • S.P. Padley

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH, UK
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  • D.M. Hansell

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44-20-73528121; fax: +44-20-73518098.

Received 5 September 2003; received in revised form 8 January 2004; accepted 15 January 2004.

Abstract 

The introduction of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) has provided the thoracic radiologist with a powerful tool with which to image the lungs. Enthusiasm for new protocols should be tempered with concerns over the potential increase in radiation dose, and before older protocols are abandoned there should be good evidence that newer protocols are objectively superior. Ultimately, the best protocol is one that provides the most relevant clinical information at the lowest dose possible.

Keywords:  Multislice computed tomography, Single slice computed tomography, Lung, Protocols

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PII: S0720-048X(04)00028-2

doi:10.1016/j.ejrad.2004.01.005

European Journal of Radiology
Volume 52, Issue 2 , Pages 119-136, November 2004

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