Implementation of Institutional Size-Specific Diagnostic Reference Levels for CT Angiography

Rationale and Objectives To generate institutional size-specific diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) for computed tomography angiography (CTA) examinations and assess the potential for dose optimization compared to size-independent DRLs. Materials and Methods CTA examinations of the aorta, the pulmonary arteries and of the pelvis/lower extremity performed between January 2016 and January 2017 were included in our retrospective study. Water...