Hull Nathan,  Frush Don,  Strauss Keith,  Vock Peter

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-006

Pediatric body CT is an invaluable imaging tool. There is increasing focus to manage and monitor radiation dose estimations from CT, especially in children. One approach, set forth by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (IRCP) is the establishment of diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). Consensus DRLs have recently been established for body CT in Canada, and are in the final stages in Europe (Diagnostic Reference Levels for Pediatric Imaging-PiDRL), but not in the US. Region-specific determinations (which may vary) are worth assessing. The purpose of this study was two-fold: to define what exists in literature for US pediatric body CT DRLs, and to define what metrics should be considered for inclusion in DRL determination. Read More

Authors:  Hull Nathan , Frush Don , Strauss Keith , Vock Peter

Keywords:  Diagnostic Reference Levels, Body CT, SSDE

Methratta Sosamma,  Brian James

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-064

Case based pictorial review of use of CT in identification of foreign bodies in the pediatric aerodigestive tract with plain film/GI comparison/correlation. Review CT technique and radiation dose considerations. Review normal anatomy as it relates to common locations of airway and esophageal foreign bodies with examples. Describe anatomic anomalies that increase risk for retained foreign body with examples. Describe/demonstrate associated imaging findings of complications associated with foreign bodies. Describe how information obtained by CT can direct management of children with foreign body of the aerodigestive tract. Read More

Authors:  Methratta Sosamma , Brian James

Keywords:  Foreign body, CT, aerodigestive