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- Title
Developing low-dose C-arm CT imaging for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder in interventional radiology.
- Authors
Xiaowei Zhu; Felice, Marc; Johnson, Laura; Sarmiento, Marily; Cahill, Anne Marie
- Abstract
Background: Manufacturers have provided C-arm CT imaging technologies for applications in interventional radiology in recent years. However, clinical imaging protocols and radiation doses have not been well studied or reported. Objective: The purpose of this study is to develop low-dose settings for clinically acceptable CT imaging of temporomandibular joint in interventional radiology suites, using a C-arm imaging angiography system. Materials and methods: CT scans were performed with a flat-panel digital C-arm angiographic system on a 5-year-old anthropomorphic phantom. The CTDI was determined for various rotation times, dose settings and Cu filter selections. The CTDI values were compared with those of conventional low-dose CT for the same phantom. The effectiveness of using Cu filters to reduce dose was also investigated. Images were reviewed by a senior radiologist for clinical acceptance. Results: The manufacturer's default setting gave an equivalent CTDI of 4.8 mGy. Optimizing the dose settings and adding copper filtration reduced the radiation dose by 94%. This represents a 50% reduction from conventional CT. Conclusion: Use of Cu filters and low-dose settings significantly reduced radiation dose from that of standard settings. This phantom study process successfully guided the clinical implementation of low-dose studies for all ages at our institution.
- Subjects
INTERVENTIONAL radiology; TOMOGRAPHY; TEMPOROMANDIBULAR disorders; RADIATION doses; ANGIOGRAPHY; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Pediatric Radiology, 2011, Vol 41, Issue 4, p476
- ISSN
0301-0449
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00247-010-1885-2