Pediatric CT: Strategies to Lower Radiation Dose

OBJECTIVE. The introduction of MDCT has increased the utilization of CT in pediatric radiology along with concerns for radiation sequelae. This article reviews general principles of lowering radiation dose, the basic physics that impact radiation dose, and specific CT integrated dose-reduction tools focused on the pediatric population. CONCLUSION. The goal of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the recent literature regarding CT...