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Dual energy CTA of the supraaortic arteries: technical improvements with a novel dual source CT system

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Jan 30, 2012
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

We sought to describe the performance of DE-CTA of the supraaortic vessels with a novel dual source CT system with special emphasis on image quality and post-processing related artifacts. Read more

Dual energy CTA of the carotid bifurcation: Advantage of plaque subtraction for assessment of grade of the stenosis and morphology

posted by Martin Heuschmid, M.D. | Sep 21, 2011
Martin Heuschmid, M.D.

Aim of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of 3D-MIP images after subtraction of bone and calcified plaques (PBS) using dual energy CT for the assessment of carotid bifurcation stenoses. Read more

Automatic lumen segmentation in calcified plaques: dual-energy CT versus standard reconstructions in comparison with digital subtraction angiography

posted by Martin Heuschmid, M.D. | Jul 5, 2011
Martin Heuschmid, M.D.

DECT has the potential to automatically remove calcified plaques from angiographic data sets. The objective of this study is to compare the accuracy of visual grading of stenoses after plaque removal with visual grading in standard reconstructions. Read more

Automatic bone and plaque removal using dual energy CT for head and neck angiography: feasibility and initial performance evaluation

posted by Martin Heuschmid, M.D. | Jun 20, 2011
Martin Heuschmid, M.D.

We sought to evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of dual energy (DE) bone and plaque removal in head and neck CT angiography. Read more

Article Series: Dual Energy CT – Scientific Evidence and Clinical Application (2/7) – Head and Neck

posted by Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D. | Nov 30, 2010
Article Series: Dual Energy CT – Scientific Evidence and Clinical Application (2/7) – Head and Neck

This article is part of the seven-article series on “Dual Energy CT – Scientific Evidence and Clinical Application”. It covers Dual Energy applications of head and neck. Read more

The value of dual-energy bone removal in maximum intensity projections of lower extremity CT angiography

posted by Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D. | Jul 27, 2010
Thorsten R. C. Johnson, M.D.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and efficiency of this technique by comparing maximum intensity projections (MIP) created with different bone removal techniques. Read more