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Objective image quality was assessed by measuring hepatic noise, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). Two blinded radiologists independently scored subjective image quality using a 5-point Likert scale. Radiation exposure was evaluated via CTDIvol, dose-length product (DLP), and scan length\u2013normalized DLP (nDLP).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PCCT significantly reduced radiation dose: CTDIvol by 57%, DLP by 62%, and nDLP by 57% (all P &amp;lt; .001). Concurrently, image quality improved:hepatic noise decreasing by 31% (P &amp;lt; .001), and SNR increased by 40\u201370% (P &amp;lt; .001); CNR increased 22\u201345% (P &amp;lt; .05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PCCT achieves substantial radiation dose reduction while improving objective image quality compared with EID-CT in abdominopelvic imaging. 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