Abstract
With the ability to provide structural- and material-specific information with single phase of image acquisition, dual-energy CT has several useful applications in urinary tract imaging such as evaluation of renal mass, CT urography, and characterization of urinary calculi. Although the underlying principle of dual-energy scanning is similar, there are several important differences in the currently available dual-energy scanners and the image processing algorithms used for these scanners. Knowledge of the principle of dual-energy data acquisition and image processing is essential to understand the advantages and limitations of dual-energy CT in urinary tract imaging.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 167-179 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Abdominal Imaging |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CT urography
- Dual-energy
- Renal mass
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Gastroenterology
- Urology