Minimization of radiation exposure due to computed tomography in inflammatory bowel disease.

摘要: Exposure to ionising radiation as a result of diagnostic imaging is increasing among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), primarily due the more widespread use computed tomography (CT). The potentially harmful effects are major cause for concern and radiologists, technologists referring physicians who have responsibility patient ensure judicious those modalities which in exposure and, when necessary, that quality examination acquired lowest possible exposure. This can be achieved by limiting studies involve clinical situations where they likely change management, implementing advances low-dose CT technology, feasible, using alternative modalities, such ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging, avoid