1. Review the basis of mono-energetic image (MEI) reconstruction of dual energy CT images.
2. Illustrate the clinical applications of MEIs in day to day reporting
1. Introduction
2. Mono-energetic image (MEI) reconstruction
– Physical principles
- How to obtain them using available commercial software solutions
3. Examples of clinical applications of low kEV MEIs
- A) Better visualization of hyper-vascular liver lesions
- B) Pulmonary and coronary angiography
- C) Peripheral angiography
4. Examples of clinical applications of high kEV MEIs
– A) In imaging following spine surgery, hip replacements and internal fixation of extremities
- B) Reduction of dental artefacts in head and neck imaging
- C) Other miscellaneous applications
5. Conclusion
Lohan, R,
Teh, H,
Virtual Mono-energetic Image Reconstruction of Dual Energy CT Dataset – Review of Clinical Applications. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008544.html