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CT detection of myocardial blood volume deficits: Dual-energy CT compared with single-energy CT spectra

posted by U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D. | Feb 6, 2012
U. Joseph Schoepf, M.D.

DECT iodine maps show superior performance for the detection of fixed and mixed perfusion deficits compared with SCT spectra. Read more

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

Case: Reliable Detection and Diagnoses of Gout Using Dual Energy Acquisition Technique

posted by Andreas Artmann, M.D., D.V.M. | Jan 9, 2012
Andreas Artmann, M.D., D.V.M.
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  • Fig. 3 DECT allows specific and quantitative visualization of urate deposits.

Usually, rheumatologic diseases are of many kinds, numerous and varied, making a quick diagnosis sometimes difficult. Siemens Computed Tomography, using Dual Energy acquisition techniques, allows the visualization of uric acid deposits. Read more

Case: Dual Energy Lung Perfusion CT in Children: Feasible, Useful and Officially Recognized with the Walter E. Berdon Award

posted by Hyun Woo Goo, M.D. | Nov 22, 2011
Hyun Woo Goo, M.D.
  • Table 1: Examination protocol
  • 1. 7-year-old child with familial dilated cardiomyopathy and right ventricular thrombi. 1. Axial DECT PBV image shows perfusion defect in the left dorsal lung. Small right pleural effusion is noted.
  • 2. Sagittal DECT PBV image also shows perfusion defect in the left dorsal lung. Large thrombi (arrows) are seen in the right ventricle. Pericardial effusion is noted.
  • 3. VRT view of pulmonary vessels shows no evidence of thromboembolism in the major pulmonary arteries but decreased visualization of small peripheral pulmonary arterial branches in both lower lung fields.

At Asan Medical Center, DECT is routinely performed in children who are suspected of having pulmonary thromboembolism. Read more

Dual energy CT for the assessment of reperfused chronic infarction – a feasibility study in a porcine model

posted by Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D. | Nov 15, 2011
Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D.

To evaluate the feasibility and performance of dual energy CT during arterial phase in coronary CT angiography for the detection of chronic infarction compared with late enhancement MRI (LE-MRI) and histopathology in a porcine model of reperfused myocardial infarction. Read more

Image Quality and Radiation Dose of Dual-Energy CT of the Head and Neck Compared with a Standard 120-kVp Acquisition

posted by Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D. | Nov 7, 2011
Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D.

The aim of this work was to compare image quality and radiation dose between a DE-derived WA image dataset and a standard SECT acquisition of the H&N. Read more

Dual-energy CT for the detection of late enhancement in reperfused chronic infarction: a comparison to magnetic resonance imaging and histopathology in a porcine model

posted by Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D. | Oct 21, 2011
Josef Matthias Kerl, M.D.

To evaluate the performance of late enhancement dual-energy CT (LE-DECT) for the detection of infarcted myocardium as compared with 1.5-T late enhancement MRI (LE-MRI) in a porcine model of reperfused chronic myocardial infarction, using histopathology as standard of reference. 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

Urinary calculi composed of uric acid, cystine, and mineral salts: differentiation with dual-energy CT at a radiation dose comparable to that of intravenous pyelography

posted by Martin Heuschmid, M.D. | Sep 16, 2011
Martin Heuschmid, M.D.

To retrospectively evaluate radiation dose, image quality, and the ability to differentiate urinary calculi of differing compositions by using low-dose dual-energy CT. Read more

Dose and image quality at CT pulmonary angiography – comparison of first and second generation dual-energy CT and 64-slice CT

posted by Ralf Bauer, M.D. | Sep 8, 2011
Ralf Bauer, M.D.

To compare dose and image quality of 64-slice, first and second generation dual-energy CT (DECT) for CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA). Read more