Investigation of nephrourological diseases is a common indication for CT examination. However, concerns remain regarding the potential risks associated with exposure to ionizing radiation despite a lack of convincing evidence for any such effect at the low doses used for CT scanning. In this Review, experts in the field explain the data in this area and consider how elimination of unnecessary imaging and optimization of medically justified imaging must remain the basis of clinical decision-making.
- Andrea Ferrero
- Naoki Takahashi
- Cynthia H. McCollough
