The dose of contrast medium should be determined on the basis of estimated lean body weight (LBW) instead of the body weight--Excessive amounts are currently given to females

Autor: Ushimi, Takashi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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DOI: 10.1594/ecr2013/c-2641
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Purpose: MDCT is now used commonly worldwide, its scan time has been shortened, and it is possible to scan the entire abdomen at a single breath hold. In addition, the technique of administering the contrast agent has improved. It has been reported (1) that...
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