Abstract
Helical computed tomography (CT) has a number of advantages in pediatric patients [1–4]. First, the retrospective reconstruction capabilities afforded by helical CT can improve lesion detection without increasing radiation exposure. Second, the relatively shorter scanning time has the potential to eliminate or at least minimize motion artifacts, decrease the need for sedation, and optimize contrast enhancement. Third, the absence or reduction of motion artifacts allows high-quality two- and three-dimensional reconstructions.
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Siegel, M.J. (1998). Helical CT in the Pediatric Chest. In: Krestin, G.P., Glazer, G.M. (eds) Advances in CT IV. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-72195-3_14
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