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Cuevas Ibáñez, AlfredoAuthorArenas De Pablo, AngelAuthorNieves Gómez-LeónAuthorMorán Penco, PilarAuthorCalzado Cantera, AlfonsoAuthorRodríguez González, RicardoAuthorMoran Blanco, Luz MariaAuthor

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Evaluación de la calidad de los exámenes de tomografía computarizada de columna lumbar en la indicación de hernia discal

Publicated to:Radiologia. 46 (4): 219-224 - 2004-01-01 46(4), DOI: 10.1016/s0033-8338(04)77968-0

Authors: Cuevas Ibáñez, Alfredo; Turrero Nogués, Agustín; Arenas de Pablo, Angel; Gómez-León, Nieves; Morán Penco, Pilar; Calzado Cantera, Alfonso; Rodríguez González, Ricardo; Morán Blanco, Luz María; García Castaño, Begoña

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Aim: To apply quality criteria of computerized tomography (CT) of the lumbar spine as defined in the European Guidelines, in four hospitals of the Community of Madrid, using spiral CT (SCT) in the clinical indication of disc hernia. Materials and Methods: There were selected 20 lumbar spine studies from each center. These were evaluated by five independent radiologists in order to determine the degree of adherence to criteria quality of the European Guidelines for such studies. Dosimetric measurements were performed in parallel in order to estimate values of CT dose index (CTDIw), dose length product (DLP) and effective dose for each patient. Results: The results showed a high degree of adherence to image quality criteria in four centers (97-100)%. Median CTDIw values per center were (34-60) mGy; those of DLP were (242-499) mGy·cm, and those of effective dose between 4 and 7 mSv. Conclusion: There has been a good adherence to the quality criteria. In some cases, however, it seems that doses could very well be reduced through a re-thinking of the protocols.

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General medicineMedicina iMedicina iiRadiology, nuclear medicine & medical imagingRadiology, nuclear medicine and imaging

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Radiologia, Q4 Agency Scopus (SJR), its regional focus and specialization in Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging, give it significant recognition in a specific niche of scientific knowledge at an international level.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-06-06:

  • Google Scholar: 4
  • Scopus: 1
  • OpenCitations: 1

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-06-06:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 1 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (JORGE BARREIRO, AGUSTIN) .