Electron-beam CT as a diagnostic modality in pediatric nephrology and renal transplant surgery.
Pediatr Nephrol
; 21(5): 677-82, 2006 May.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16520947
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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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Arteriovenous Fistula
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Aneurysm, False
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Venous Thrombosis
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Kidney Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Pediatr Nephrol
Journal subject:
NEFROLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2006
Document type:
Article
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