SPIRAL CT OF THE THORAX IN DAILY PRACTICE - OPTIMIZATION OF TECHNIQUE

Authors
LEUNG AN
Citation
An. Leung, SPIRAL CT OF THE THORAX IN DAILY PRACTICE - OPTIMIZATION OF TECHNIQUE, Journal of thoracic imaging, 12(1), 1997, pp. 2-10
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
Journal of thoracic imaging → ACNP
ISSN journal
08835993
Volume
12
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Pages
2 - 10
Database
ISI
SICI code
0883-5993(1997)12:1<2:SCOTTI>2.0.ZU;2-G
Abstract
Effective utilization of spiral computed tomography (CT) technology in imaging of the thorax requires an understanding of technical paramete rs that affect image and scan quality. This article discusses how oper ator-controlled scan parameters can be optimized to achieve diagnostic and cost-effective examinations appropriate for daily clinical practi ce.