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PE Workup: Official Guidelines of the Fleischner Society

January 11, 2009
Written by: C. Richard Goldfarb, Filed in: Breast Imaging, Chest Radiology, Safety Issues

Computed tomographic (CT) angiography using multidetector CT with high spatial and temporal resolution for imaging the pulmonary vasculature has achieved recognition as the preferred diagnostic imaging method for pulmonary embolism. This is largely because CT leads to diagnosis of alternative causes for the patient’s symptoms. … read more »

V/Q Scan Is as Accurate as CTA, With Less Radiation Exposure

February 2, 2008
Written by: Lionel S. Zuckier, MD, Filed in: Breast Imaging, Safety Issues

In a recent study, V/Q scanning has been found to be as accurate as CT angiography with a fraction of radiation to the breast. … read more »

Breast Radiation Too High for Routine FDG-PET/CT

January 9, 2008
Written by: Twyla Bartel, DO, Filed in: Breast Imaging, Safety Issues

A recent study was conducted to determine the average radiation to breast tissue from combined FDG-PET/CT imaging. … read more »

Can CT Shield Decrease Breast Tissue Dose Without Compromising Quality?

January 3, 2008
Written by: Basil Hubbi, MD, Filed in: Breast Imaging, Pediatric Radiology, Safety Issues

The objective of a recent study was to determine the effect on radiation dose and to measure image quality of images obtained using bismuth breast shields with automatic tube current modulation during pediatric chest multidetector computed tomography (CT). … read more »