ArticleBMC medical imaging2026
Optimizing shielding protocols in tube current modulation chest computed tomography: a phantom study.
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backgroundGrowing public radiation protection awareness has heightened clinical focus on shielding. This study examines the relationship between shielding material placement, the overranging (OR), and scout image visibility in chest tube current modulation (TCM) computed tomography (CT). It analyzes changes in overall radiation dose within the patient imaging area and image quality of tissues at the scanning boundary near the shield to provide evidence for selecting optimal clinical shielding protocols. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis study utilized an anthropomorphic phantom to perform chest CT scans under TCM on a GE Revolution CT scanner. Lead shielding was placed intra- and extra-OR, categorized as scout-visible or invisible, to assess its impact on imaging area dose and changes in boundary organ image quality versus an unshielded control.
resultsIntra-OR shields increased the radiation dose in the imaging area, with volume CT dose index (CTDI
conclusionsBased on this phantom study, to optimize radiation protection and image quality in clinical chest TCM CT examinations, it is suggested that the shielding device be placed in the extra-OR region. However, as these findings derive from phantom experiments, further validation in clinical settings is warranted before routine application.
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