Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography during Pregnancy: Radiation Dose of Commonly Used Protocols and the Effect of Scan Length Optimization.

CONCLUSION: Careful CTPA scan protocol selection and additional optimization of scan length may result in significant radiation dose reduction for a pregnant patient and her fetus, whilst maintaining diagnostic confidence. PMID: 30672171 [PubMed - in process]

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Source: Korean J Radiol - January 24, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: Hendriks BMF, Schnerr RS, Milanese G, Jeukens CRLPN, Niesen S, Eijsvoogel NG, Wildberger JE, Das M Tags: Korean J Radiol Source Type: research