Spectral Detector Computed Tomography (Dual-layer CT): Initial Experience in Abdominal Imaging

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

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Spectral Detector Computed Tomography (Dual-layer CT): Initial Experience in Abdominal Imaging

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Luis Alberto Landeras MD, Presenter: Institutional Grant support, Koninklijke Philips NV

Prabhakar Rajiah MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Institutional Research Grant, Koninklijke Philips NV

TEACHING POINTS

- To review the basic principles of spectral computed tomography imaging - Understand the principles of spectral detector CT imaging compared to other available spectral CT alternatives - Demonstrate different applications of spectral detector CT imaging in abdominal and pelvic imaging

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

1. Introduction 2. Principles of Spectral CT 3. CT image reconstruction 4. Applications - Image optimization a. Monoenergetic imaging b. Metallic artifact reduction - Material decomposition a. Virtual nonenhanced imaging b. Renal stone assessment c. Focal mass characterization -Hypervascular lesions -Hypoattenuating mass -Cystic lesions d. The suboptimal CT angiography 5. Radiation dose

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Cite This Abstract

Landeras, L, Rajiah, P, Spectral Detector Computed Tomography (Dual-layer CT): Initial Experience in Abdominal Imaging. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016689.html