Italian radiologists and dual-energy CT: a state of the art from a shared document by the computed tomography subspecialty section of the Italian society of radiology.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The main objective was to assess the geographical distribution and main areas of use of dual-energy CT (DECT) scanners in Italy prior to the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) within the Next Generation EU (NGEU) framework. Secondary objectives included the level of knowledge of DECT among radiologists and some possible solutions to maximize its use.

Methods

Between February and March 2022, an anonymous questionnaire was conducted among the members of the Italian Society of Medical and Interventional Radiology (SIRM), using the Google form platform.

Results

A total of 261 radiologists (mean age 41 ± 11.7 years) from 90 Italian cities participated in the questionnaire. 42% of them worked in an academic center, and diagnostic im

SUBMITTER: Mazzei MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454489 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature