Standardization and quantitative imaging with photon-counting detector CT
Computed tomography (CT) images display anatomic structures across 3 dimensions and
are highly quantitative; they are the reference standard for 3-dimensional geometric …
are highly quantitative; they are the reference standard for 3-dimensional geometric …
[HTML][HTML] Pros and cons of dual-energy CT systems:“One does not fit all”
AP Borges, C Antunes, L Curvo-Semedo - Tomography, 2023 - mdpi.com
Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) uses different energy spectrum x-ray beams for
differentiating materials with similar attenuation at a certain energy. Compared with single …
differentiating materials with similar attenuation at a certain energy. Compared with single …
Dual-energy CT images: pearls and pitfalls
Dual-energy CT (DECT) is a tremendous innovation in CT technology that allows creation of
numerous imaging datasets by enabling discrete acquisitions at more than one energy level …
numerous imaging datasets by enabling discrete acquisitions at more than one energy level …
[HTML][HTML] Spectral CT of the abdomen: Where are we now?
SZ Adam, A Rabinowich, R Kessner, A Blachar - Insights Into Imaging, 2021 - Springer
Spectral CT adds a new dimension to radiological evaluation, beyond assessment of
anatomical abnormalities. Spectral data allows for detection of specific materials, improves …
anatomical abnormalities. Spectral data allows for detection of specific materials, improves …
Consistency of monoenergetic attenuation measurements for a clinical dual-source photon-counting detector CT system across scanning paradigms: a phantom study
BACKGROUND. Use of virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) from multienergy CT scans
can mitigate inconsistencies in traditional attenuation measurements that result from …
can mitigate inconsistencies in traditional attenuation measurements that result from …
Performance of four dual-energy CT platforms for abdominal imaging: a task-based image quality assessment based on phantom data
Objectives To compare the spectral performance of dual-energy CT (DECT) platforms using
task-based image quality assessment based on phantom data. Materials and methods Two …
task-based image quality assessment based on phantom data. Materials and methods Two …
Dual-Energy CT of the Abdomen: Radiology In Training
S Lennartz, NG Hokamp, A Kambadakone - Radiology, 2022 - pubs.rsna.org
A 61-year-old man with an esophageal cancer diagnosis underwent staging dual-energy CT
of the chest and abdomen in the portal venous phase after contrast media administration …
of the chest and abdomen in the portal venous phase after contrast media administration …
[HTML][HTML] Quantifying iodine concentration in the normal bowel wall using dual-energy CT: influence of patient and contrast characteristics
M Nehnahi, G Simon, R Moinet, G Piton, C Camelin… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
This study aimed to establish quantitative references of the normal bowel wall iodine
concentration (BWIC) using dual energy CT (DECT). This single-center retrospective study …
concentration (BWIC) using dual energy CT (DECT). This single-center retrospective study …
Intraindividual consistency of iodine concentration in dual-energy computed tomography of the chest and abdomen
D Zopfs, RP Reimer, K Sonnabend… - Investigative …, 2021 - journals.lww.com
Objectives Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT)–derived quantification of iodine
concentration (IC) is increasingly used in oncologic imaging to characterize lesions and …
concentration (IC) is increasingly used in oncologic imaging to characterize lesions and …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of dose reduction and the use of an advanced model-based iterative reconstruction algorithm on spectral performance of a dual-source CT system: A …
J Greffier, D Dabli, A Hamard, P Akessoul… - Diagnostic and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Purpose To assess the impact of dose reduction and the use of an advanced modeled
iterative reconstruction algorithm (ADMIRE) on image quality in low-energy monochromatic …
iterative reconstruction algorithm (ADMIRE) on image quality in low-energy monochromatic …