Abstract
Computed tomography (CT)-guided percutaneous drainage is a minimally invasive procedure that allows for accurate diagnosis and therapy with minimal complications. The drawback is that CT guidance carries a significant amount of radiation exposure. CT-guided percutaneous drainages have been widely used in adults and have been gaining momentum within the pediatric population. Through a thorough review of our institution's (Montefiore Medical Center) CT-guided percutaneous drainages within our pediatric patients, we assessed the radiation exposure per study as well as which studies were deemed possible under ultrasound guidance as a possible alternative.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 431-434 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Clinical Imaging |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 May 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Drainage
- Radiation reduction
- Ultrasound
- Utilization
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging