Influence of X-ray spectrum and bowtie filter characterisation on the accuracy of Monte Carlo simulated organ doses: Validation in a whole-body CT scanning mode
Estimated organ doses slightly depend on the applied CT characterisation model. When manufacturer's data are not available, half-value layer and dose measurements provide sufficient input to obtain equivalent X-ray spectra and bowtie filter profiles, respectively.
Authors
- Jeff Rutten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8121-5972)
- Yves D’Asseler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8807-2257)
- Gwenny Verfaillie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9185-7717)
- Klaus Bacher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6420-6006)
- L Dewulf
Institutions
- HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts (BE)
- Ghent University Hospital (BE)
- Ghent University (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Physica Medica
- Published
- 2024-10-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejmp.2024.104837
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.43
Funders
- Siemens Healthineers
- Euratom Research and Training Programme
- H2020 Euratom