Marcel L. Dijkshoorn RT, Presenter: Consultant, Siemens AG

Ronald Booij RT, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Arlette Odink MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Marcel Van Straten PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Research collaboration, Siemens AG

1. To explain the application, benefits and pitfalls of spectral shaping with tin filtration. 2. To understand how detector comb filtering influences spatial resolution and noise. 3. To discuss dose reduction potential of organ based angular tube current modulation. 4. To demonstrate how ultrafast scan protocols minimize breathing and pulsation artifacts. 5. To understand improvements in dual energy application and be able to interpret specific dual energy artifacts.  

Introduction Spectral shaping with tin filtration Detector comb filtering Ultrafast scan protocols Organ based angular tube current modulation Sub-second full thorax imaging Dual Energy scanning and analysis Summary: Third generation dual Source CT has a number of dedicated techniques to facilitate state-of-the-art thoracic imaging. The availability of these techniques provides solutions for optimizing image quality and reducing radiation dose. This exhibit will explain the individual scan techniques, pitfalls and illustrate which patient group or clinical questions benefit most per technique.  

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Dijkshoorn, M, Booij, R, Odink, A, Van Straten, M, State-of-the-Art Thoracic CT Imaging Techniques with 3rd Generation Dual Source CT.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14006680.html