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Feasibility of a pulsed multiphase contrast media injection protocol in head and neck computed tomography angiography: a systematic retrospective study.

Xinghao Yang, Zheng Li, Junyao Cai, Lei Wu, Jingyue Zhang, Yihong Wu, Hua Yao, Shengkun Yuan, Yantong Tao, Kunrong Yu and 3 more

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13 authors.

Xinghao Yang *Departments of CT, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Zheng Li *Departments of CT, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Junyao CaiMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Lei WuMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Jingyue ZhangMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Yihong WuMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Hua YaoMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Shengkun YuanMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Yantong TaoMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Kunrong YuMedical Technology College, Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Shufeng ZhuDepartments of CT, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Yuan FangDepartments of CT, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.
Dongxu WangDepartments of CT, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University, Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and value of a pulsed multiphase contrast media injection protocol in head and neck computed tomographic angiography (CTA). Information and Methodology: A total of 522 patients who underwent head and neck CTA at the Second Hospital of Qiqihar Medical University between March 1, 2022, and March 31, 2024, were reviewed. After excluding 174 patients, 348 were included in the analysis. All scans were performed using a GE Revolution computed tomography (CT) scanner (256-row detector). In the conventional group ( Results: There were no significant differences in CT values, CNR, or SNR between the conventional and pulse groups. However, the pulse group showed significantly lower CT values in the subclavian vein (SCV) and superior vena cava (SVC) compared to the conventional group ( Conclusion: The pulsed multiphase contrast agent injection protocol improves image quality by reducing venous contrast residue while simultaneously lowering radiation exposure and contrast agent usage.

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Computed Tomography AngiographyContrast MediaHeadNeckAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSignal-To-Noise RatioContrast MediaContrast-mediaCTAHead and neckPulsed multi-phase injection

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PMID41321940
PMCPMC12662063

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