RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Principles of CT: Multislice CT
JF Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology
JO J. Nucl. Med. Technol.
FD Society of Nuclear Medicine
SP 57
OP 68
DO 10.2967/jnmt.107.044826
VO 36
IS 2
A1 Lee W. Goldman
YR 2008
UL http://tech.snmjournals.org/content/36/2/57.abstract
AB This article describes the principles and evolution of multislice CT (MSCT), including conceptual differences associated with slice definition, cone beam effects, helical pitch, and helical scan technique. MSCT radiation dosimetry is described, and dose issues associated with MSCT—and with CT in general—as well as techniques for reducing patient radiation dose are discussed. Factors associated with the large volume of data associated with MSCT examinations are presented.