Advancements in radiation dose reduction for pediatric CT head Imaging: A scoping review of emerging Technologies, Protocols, and optimization strategies.

ABSTRACT: Computed tomography (CT) is an important imaging modality that provides cross-sectional images, aiding in the detailed visualization of internal structures for accurate diagnosis and treatment. The pediatric population is more sensitive to radiation than adults, making radiation dose (RD) optimization an important concern in pediatric CT imaging. This scoping review emphasizes advanced RD reduction methods used in pediatric CT head imaging for diagnosing various clinical conditions with optimum RD and diagnostic image quality (IQ). A detailed search was conducted across five databases, such as PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science (WOS) and Embase using relevant keywords. A total of 24 articles were included in the final review. RD parameters and IQ related data were extracted from each a

SUBMITTER: Patil NB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816896 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature