Technical challenges of imaging & image-guided interventions in obese patients.

Technical challenges of imaging & image-guided interventions in obese patients.
Br J Radiol. 2018 Jun 05;:20170931
Authors: Uppot RN
Abstract
Obese patients challenge imaging departments in their ability to obtain diagnostic quality images and to perform image-guided interventions. These technical challenges include properly accommodating large patients on imaging equipment, adjusting equipment settings to address imaging limitations, and pre-planning and preparation for image-guided interventions to insure safe and successful outcomes. Knowing and addressing these challenges can result in successfully addressing the imaging and image-guided interventions needs of obese patients.
PMID: 29869898 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The British Journal of Radiology - June 5, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Uppot RN Tags: Br J Radiol Source Type: research