Effects of the Use of Automatic Tube Current Modulation on Patient Dose and Image Quality in Computed Tomography

Yurt A., Ozsoykal I., Barlık Obuz F.

MOLECULAR IMAGING AND RADIONUCLIDE THERAPY, vol.28, no.3, pp.96-103, 2019 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/mirt.galenos.2019.83723
  • Journal Name: MOLECULAR IMAGING AND RADIONUCLIDE THERAPY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.96-103
  • Keywords: Tomography, radiation protection, abdomen, MULTIDETECTOR CT, EXPOSURE CONTROL, REDUCTION, PHANTOM, NOISE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The frequency of abdominal computed tomography examinations is increasing, leading to a significant level of patient dose. This study aims to quantify and evaluate the effects of automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) technique on patient dose and image quality in contrast-enhanced biphasic abdominal examinations.