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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2016; 8(4): 331-341
Published online Apr 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i4.331
Published online Apr 28, 2016. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v8.i4.331
Computed tomography dose optimisation in cystic fibrosis: A review
Helena Ferris, Maria Twomey, Fiachra Moloney, Siobhan B O’Neill, Kevin Murphy, Owen J O’Connor, Michael Maher, Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, 001 Cork, Ireland
Author contributions: Ferris H was the primary author and drafted the manuscript; Twomey M, Moloney F and O’Neill SB conducted the literature review and drafted sections of the manuscript; Murphy K and O’Connor OJ edited the manuscript; Maher M drafted the study concept plus was involved in and oversaw all aspects of the review.
Conflict-of-interest statement: No potential conflict of interest. No financial support.
Correspondence to: Fiachra Moloney, MD, Department of Radiology, Cork University Hospital, 1 Bishopstown Road, Wilton, 001 Cork, Ireland. fiachramoloney@hotmail.com
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Received: July 15, 2015
Peer-review started: July 17, 2015
First decision: September 28, 2015
Revised: January 5, 2016
Accepted: January 16, 2016
Article in press: January 19, 2016
Published online: April 28, 2016
Processing time: 278 Days and 20.8 Hours
Peer-review started: July 17, 2015
First decision: September 28, 2015
Revised: January 5, 2016
Accepted: January 16, 2016
Article in press: January 19, 2016
Published online: April 28, 2016
Processing time: 278 Days and 20.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: There is a growing reliance on the use of computed tomography (CT) in the management of cystic fibrosis (CF), as demonstrated by a six-fold increase in the use of CT in CF over the last fifteen years. There are concerns over repeated patient exposure to ionising radiation and the potential carcinogenic consequences. With the ever-increasing life expectancy of patients with CF and a predilection for certain cancers, it is important to be aware of cumulative radiation exposure from radiological imaging. Dose-optimisation, particularly in CT, is therefore essential.