Open AccessEstimation of anatomical dimensions of the thorax from computed tomography images of the adult and pediatric Indian population for developing optimal radiological protocols
Author(s) -
Vandathan,
Ivan James Prithishkumar,
Roshan S Livingstone
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of medical physics/journal of medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.292
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1998-3913
pISSN - 0971-6203
DOI - 10.4103/jmp.jmp_19_21
Subject(s) - thorax (insect anatomy) , radiological weapon , medicine , imaging phantom , nuclear medicine , population , radiology , computed tomography , tomography , radiation dose , anatomy , environmental health
Ionizing radiation has been extensively used for medical diagnosis since its discovery in 1895; however, excessive use can lead to deleterious effects. Prior knowledge on radiological protocols based on simulations would be a practical tool for optimal use of radiation.