title: The role of computed tomography in pediatric chest disease.
abstract: While CT cannot replace plain chest radiography as a primary diagnostic tool for cardiothoracic disorders, it does offer three advantages over plain radiography: superior density discrimination, wide dynamic range, and cross-sectional image. This article reviews CT technique and radiation dosage, how chest cavity tissues appear on CT scans, and specific applications of CT for disorders that affect those tissues.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed