Ronald Booij RT, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Marcel L. Dijkshoorn RT, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Siemens AG

Marcel Van Straten PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Research collaboration, Siemens AG

Nanko De Graaf MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Mohamed Ouhlous MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gabriel P. Krestin MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, General Electric Company Research Grant, General Electric Company Research Grant, Bayer AG Research Grant, Siemens AG Speakers Bureau Siemens AG

Purpose/aim: • To provide guidelines with examples from a third generation dual source CT to obtain low dose CT examinations with sufficient image quality • To learn how to optimize and utilize CT exams for pediatrics when scanning with a third generation dual source CT scanner • To understand the ways to handle intravenous contrast material injection and timing in vascular CT imaging • Demonstrate improved image quality in challenging clinical cases when using a state-of-the- art CT scanner

Anatomy, anomalies and congenital vascular disease Thorax (native and contrast-enhanced) Cardiac Technological improvements and accompanying challenges High speed scanning X-ray spectrum and filtration Iterative reconstruction technique Scan protocol optimization Patient preparation Scan parameter optimization and radiation dose reduction Contrast timing and dosage Image reconstruction and post-processing Clinical cases, including Cardiovascular anomalies Pulmovascular anomalies Small-airway disease Large-airway disease Role of dual source CT in surgical planning or therapy

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Booij, R, Dijkshoorn, M, Van Straten, M, De Graaf, N, Ouhlous, M, Krestin, G, Third Generation Dual Source Scanner for Pediatric Thoracic and Cardiac CT: Technological Improvements and Challenges in Robust Protocol Design.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14003904.html