Rex Kim Ping Wong MBBS, FRCR, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gladys G. Lo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Bing Lam, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To understand the indications, preparations, techniques, image reading and interpretation strategy and data post-processing techniques of Xenon ventilation CT. To demonstrate how this technique can provide a visual and quantitative assessment of lung ventilation on a regional basis.  

A. Introduction Review the principle behind Xenon ventilation CT using dual energy technique. B. Technical Consideration Patient preparation, positioning, image acquisition parameters and data postprocessing.   C. Image Interpretation Practical approach to interpretation of CT data sets. D. Image Gallery Illustrative cases of ventilation changes in patients with emphysema before and after treatment.  

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Wong, R, Lo, G, Lam, B, Xenon Ventilation CT: Ventilation Changes After Treatment in Patients With Emphysema.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14012733.html