Table 1:

Standard 4D CT protocol in another patienta

PhaseMeasurement
CTDIvol (mGy)DLP (mGy.cm)
Precontrast27.16452
Arterial27.32475
Venous27.08471
Delayed27.32475
Total108.881873
  • Note:—CTDIvol indicates CT dose index volume; DLP, dose-length product.

  • a These measurements obtained during our modified 4D CT scan on another weight- and sex-matched patient were compared with values obtained during standard 4D CT (including the precontrast scan) of our patient. They showed an estimated 20% reduction in the radiation exposure.