Biomedical subjects

Thomas Mang

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PubMed2002

Single- and multi-slice spiral computed tomography of the paediatric kidney.

Single- and multi-slice computed tomography (CT) is regarded as the primary imaging tool in traumatology, both in adults and children. For complicated infectious disease and renal tumours, these techniques are recommended only as secondary diagnostic tools. Specifically, multi-slice CT (MSCT) provides excellent spatial resolution, which is a particular advantage for the evaluation of small structures as they are typical in children. However, MSCT offers more information than is required for diagnosis. Therefore, low-dose protocols are necessary for paediatric examinations. The CT dose-index (CTDI(vol)) should not exceed 2 mGy for newborns, 4 mGy for toddlers, 5 mGy for elementary school children, and 8 mGy for adolescents.

Adolescent↗

PubMed2002

[Virtual multislice computed tomographic colonoscopy].

Virtual colonoscopy or computed tomographic (CT) colonography is a rapidly evolving technique for imaging the entire colon and detection of colorectal polyps. It uses standard helical computed tomography images of the colon and advanced imaging software to produce reformatted two- and three-dimensional views of the entire colorectum. Multi-detector row helical computed tomography has several technical advantages over single-detector row computed tomographic, including faster imaging times with the acquisition of thinner sections. The improved speed and spatial resolution of multislice computed tomography promises an increase of sensitivity and specificity, especially for the detection of colorectal lesions.

Colonic Polyps↗