Open AccessImaging protocols for CT chest: A recommendation
Author(s) -
Ashu Seith Bhalla,
Abanti Das,
Priyanka Naranje,
Aparna Irodi,
Vimal Raj,
Ankur Goyal
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/indian journal of radiology and imaging/indian journal of radiology and imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0971-3026
pISSN - 0970-2016
DOI - 10.4103/ijri.ijri_34_19
Subject(s) - medicine , protocol (science) , radiology , medical physics , computed tomography , pathology , alternative medicine
Computed Tomography (CT) is the mainstay of diagnostic imaging evaluation of thoracic disorders. However, there are a number of CT protocols ranging from a simple non-contrast CT at one end of the spectrum, and CT perfusion as a complex protocol available only on high-end scanners.With the growing diversity, there is a pressing need for radiologists, and clinicians to have a basic understanding of the recommended CT examinations for individual indications. This brief review aims to summarise the currently prevalent CT examination protocols, including their recommended indications, as well as technical specifications for performing them.