Imaging protocols for CT chest: A recommendation
Open Access
- 22 July 2019
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG in Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging
- Vol. 29 (03), 236-246
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijri.ijri_34_19
Abstract
Computed Tomography (CT) is the mainstay of diagnostic imaging evaluation of thoracic disorders. However, there are a number of CT protocols ranging from a simple non-contrast CT at one end of the spectrum, and CT perfusion as a complex protocol available only on high-end scanners.With the growing diversity, there is a pressing need for radiologists, and clinicians to have a basic understanding of the recommended CT examinations for individual indications. This brief review aims to summarise the currently prevalent CT examination protocols, including their recommended indications, as well as technical specifications for performing them. Received: 15 January 2019 Accepted: 21 March 2019 Publication Date: 22 July 2021 (online) © 2019. Indian Radiological Association. This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonDerivative-NonCommercial-License, permitting copying and reproduction so long as the original work is given appropriate credit. Contents may not be used for commercial purposes, or adapted, remixed, transformed or built upon. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd. A-12, Second Floor, Sector -2, NOIDA -201301, IndiaKeywords
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