[HTML][HTML] How to establish and use local diagnostic reference levels: an ESR EuroSafe Imaging expert statement

J Damilakis, G Frija, B Brkljacic, E Vano, R Loose… - Insights into …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Although the Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) have been shown to be an
important tool for optimising patient radiation protection, there are still difficulties related to …

[HTML][HTML] Image texture, low contrast liver lesion detectability and impact on dose: deep learning algorithm compared to partial model-based iterative reconstruction

D Racine, HG Brat, B Dufour, JM Steity… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objectives To compare deep learning (True Fidelity, TF) and partial model based Iterative
Reconstruction (ASiR-V) algorithm for image texture, low contrast lesion detectability and …

Update of national diagnostic reference levels for adult CT in Switzerland and assessment of radiation dose reduction since 2010

C Aberle, N Ryckx, R Treier, S Schindera - European radiology, 2020 - Springer
Objectives To update the national diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for adult CT in
Switzerland using dose management software and to compare them to the previous Swiss …

Long-term experience and analysis of data on diagnostic reference levels: the good, the bad, and the ugly

P Roch, D Célier, C Dessaud, C Etard, MM Rehani - European radiology, 2020 - Springer
Objectives To analyze 11-year data of France for temporal trends in dose indices and dose
optimization and draw lessons for those who are willing to work on creation and update of …

[HTML][HTML] Computed tomography radiation doses for common computed tomography examinations: a nationwide dose survey in United Arab Emirates

MM Abuzaid, W Elshami, HO Tekin, H Ghonim… - Insights into …, 2020 - Springer
Objectives Computed tomography (CT) scanning is an essential part of diagnostic and
treatment plans, providing swift and accurate diagnostic images. The aim of this study is to …

T-shirt size as a classification for body habitus in computed tomography (CT) and development of size-based dose reference levels for different indications

X Li, D Steigerwalt, MM Rehani - European journal of radiology, 2022 - Elsevier
Purpose To examine the impact of patient size on dose indices and develop size-based
reference levels (50th and 75th percentiles) for 20 body CT exams for routine and organ …

Simplified size adjusted dose reference levels for adult CT examinations: A regional study

N Moghadam, R Lecomte, S Mercure… - European Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose To investigate retrospective classification of adult patients into small, average, and
large based on effective diameter (EDia) from localizer image of computed tomography (CT) …

Oncology-specific radiation dose and image noise reference levels in adult abdominal-pelvic CT

M Ahmad, X Liu, AC Morani, D Ganeshan… - Clinical imaging, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives To provide our oncology-specific adult abdominal-pelvic CT reference levels for
image noise and radiation dose from a high-volume, oncologic, tertiary referral center …

Diagnostic reference levels for common pediatric computed tomography studies: A retrospective study.

M Khafaji, R Barnawi, S Amoudi, H Gabbani… - Radiation Physics and …, 2024 - Elsevier
With the rapid increase in computed tomography (CT) examinations among pediatric
patients, the concern about the effects of radiation exposure in this population has …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of task-based image quality for abdominal CT protocols linked with national diagnostic reference levels

A Viry, C Aberle, T Lima, R Treier, ST Schindera… - European …, 2022 - Springer
Objectives To assess task-based image quality for two abdominal protocols on various CT
scanners. To establish a relationship between diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) and task …