For multi-slice CT scanning a certain dose increase compared with single-slice CT is unavoidable due to the underlying physical principles. The collimated dose profile is a trapezoid in the transverse direction. This is a consequence of the fi nite length of the focal spot and the pre-patient collimation. In the plateau region of the trapezoid, X-rays emitted from the entire area of the focal spot illuminate the detector. In the penumbra regions only a part of the focal spot illuminates the detector while other parts are blocked off by the pre-patient collimator
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