When LBW, rather than TBW or BV, is used, the iodine dose required to achieve consistent hepatic enhancement may be estimated more precisely and with reduced patient-to-patient variability.
Excessive contrast material may inadvertently be given in heavier patients when the dose is determined by patient BW. Contrast material dose may need to be tailored in individual patients by using BFP.
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