CT of the urinary tract: turning attention to radiation dose.
Expanding applications and uses of CT have fueled concerns about possible increases in the risk of radiation-induced cancer. This article reviews several strategies for optimizing the radiation dose necessary for adequate CT imaging of the urinary tract.
Kalra
Mannudeep K
MK
Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA. mkalra@partners.org
Singh
Sarabjeet
S
Blake
Michael A
MA
D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection; D012307:Risk Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards