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1/2017
vol. 82 abstract:
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Comparison of Image Quality, Diagnostic Accuracy and Radiation Dose Between Flash Model and Retrospective ECG-Triggered Protocols in Dual Source Computed Tomography (DSCT) in Congenital Heart Diseases
Rong Wang
,
Xiang-Jiu Xu
,
Gang Huang
,
Xing Zhou
,
Wen-Wen Zhang
,
Ya-Qiong Ma
,
Xiao-na Zuo
Pol J Radiol, 2017; 82: 114-119
Online publish date: 2018/02/02
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Background: Dual source computed tomography (DSCT) plays an important role in the diagnosis of congenital heart diseases (CHD). However, the issue of radiation-related side effects constitutes a wide public concern. The aim of the study was to explore the differences in diagnostic accuracy, radiation dose and image quality between a prospectively ECG – triggered high – pitch spiral acquisition (flash model) and a retrospective ECG-gated protocol of DSCT used for the detection of CHD.
Material/Methods: The study included 58 patients with CHD who underwent a DSCT examination, including two groups of 29 patients in each protocol. Then, both subjective and objective image quality, diagnostic accuracy and radiation dose were compared between the two protocols. Results: The image quality and the total as well as partial diagnostic accuracy did not differ significantly between the protocols. The radiation dose in the flash model was obviously lower than that in the retrospective model (P<0.05). Conclusions: Compared to the retrospective protocol, the flash model can significantly reduce the dose of radiation, while maintaining both diagnostic accuracy and image quality. keywords:
Image Enhancement • Jervell-Lange Nielsen Syndrome • Multidetector Computed Tomography • Radiation Dosage |