ArticlePediatric radiology2023
Low dose pediatric chest computed tomography on a photon counting detector system - initial clinical experience.
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Abstract
backgroundWith the clinical release of a photon counting detector-based computed tomography (CT) system, the potential benefits of this new technology need to be evaluated clinically. Literature concerning this new generation of detector is sparse, especially in the field of pediatric radiology. Therefore, this study outlines our initial experience with ultra-low dose chest CT imaging on the new photon counting CT system. MATERIALS AND
methodsA pediatric phantom (1-year old, CIRS ATOM phantom, model 704 [CIRS-computerized imaging reference system, Norfolk, VA]) was scanned at different dose levels and different image quality levels to define a protocol for clinical examinations. Next, 20 consecutive pediatric non-contrast ultra-low dose chest CT examinations were evaluated for radiation dose and diagnostic image quality using a 4-point Likert-scale-1 = excellent, 4 = bad image quality-by two radiologists in a consensus reading. This retrospective analysis was approved by the local research ethics committee.
resultsChest CT examinations performed at ultra-low radiation dose (effective dose 0.19 ± 0.07 mSv; size-specific dose estimate 0.45 ± 0.14 mGy) in pediatric patients ages (2.6 ± 1.8 years) show good to excellent image quality for lung structures (1.4 ± 0.4) and moderate image quality for soft tissue structures (2.8 ± 0.2).
conclusionPediatric ultra-low dose chest CT examinations are feasible with the new generation photon counting detector-based CT system. The benefits of this technology must be evaluated for pediatric patients from the outset.
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