title: [HRCT technique with low-dose protocols for interstitial lung diseases].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  For optimal visualization of the lung parenchyma a dedicated computed tomography (CT) examination protocol has to be selected.
  
  
  METHODS
  High resolution CT (HRCT) is the best technique for non-invasive evaluation of the lung parenchyma.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Given the possibility to examine the complete lungs within one breath hold, assessment of disease severity and distribution is easily possible. Various parameters have to be considered to generate optimal image quality and best possible clinical results.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This review article discusses the various image acquisition parameters for HRCT as well as the issue of dose reduction.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Klinische Radiologie, Klinikum der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Lindwurmstr. 4, 80337, München, Deutschland, Julia.LeyZaporozhan@med.uni-muenchen.de.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ley-Zaporozhan
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ley
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D017563:Lung Diseases, Interstitial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*