title: Spiral CT of the thorax in daily practice: optimization of technique.
abstract: Effective utilization of spiral computed tomography (CT) technology in imaging of the thorax requires an understanding of technical parameters that affect image and scan quality. This article discusses how operator-controlled scan parameters can be optimized to achieve diagnostic and cost-effective examinations appropriate for daily clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California 94305-5105, USA.
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Leung
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media