Beier UH, John E, Lumpaopong A, Co JG, Jelnin V, Benedetti E, Testa G, Bottke R, Sharon BI, Ruiz CE. Electron-beam CT as a diagnostic modality in pediatric nephrology and renal transplant surgery.
Pediatr Nephrol 2006;
21:677-82. [PMID:
16520947 DOI:
10.1007/s00467-006-0045-2]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2005] [Revised: 10/26/2005] [Accepted: 11/22/2005] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Electron-beam computed tomography is an imaging technology with a variety of medical applications, primarily in cardiology due to its sub-second acquisition time enabling visualization of a beating heart. Recently, this technique has also been introduced into other fields because of lower radiation exposure compared to traditional computed tomography, as well as the strengths of post-procedural three-dimensional visualization. This report evaluates electron-beam computed tomography as a diagnostic modality in pediatric nephrology patients. Seven patients reflecting typical clinical scenarios in pediatric nephrology were reviewed with regard to the value of electron-beam computed tomography and its contribution to the diagnostic workup. Electron-beam computed tomography is noninvasive and allows three-dimensional post-processing, enabling highly accurate images while requiring less radiation and acquisition time. It is very useful for clinical questions that require a detailed description of vascular and renal anatomy.
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