Spiral CT of the thorax in daily practice: optimization of technique.
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.
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Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, California 94305-5105, USA.
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*
D003287:Contrast Media