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ArticlePolish journal of radiology2025

Comparison of image quality of split-bolus computed tomography versus dual-phase computed tomography in abdominal trauma.

Shubham Gautam, Anuradha Sharma, Charu Paruthi, Rohini Gupta Ghasi, Krishna Bhardwaj

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Article in Polish journal of radiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Shubham GautamVardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Anuradha SharmaVardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Charu ParuthiVardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Rohini Gupta GhasiVardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Krishna BhardwajVardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India.

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Abstract

Purpose: To compare the image quality in single-pass split-bolus abdominal computed tomography (CT) and conventional biphasic CT in abdominal trauma patients. Material and methods: Sixty-six consecutive abdominal trauma patients referred for CT were randomised into 2 groups: the study group ( Results: The image quality in both groups ranged from good to excellent in most cases. There was no statistically significant difference in subjective image quality in both the groups as assessed by Likert score. Attenuation values in solid organs and major venous structures were significantly higher in the split-bolus group ( Conclusions: The split-bolus technique offers comparable image quality and higher solid organ and venous enhancement than conventional biphasic protocol at a reduced radiation dose.

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computed tomographyintravenous contrast agentsradiation dosetrauma

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PMID40321708
PMCPMC12049156

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