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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

Radiation exposure and image quality in staged low-dose protocols for coronary dual-source CT angiography: a randomized comparison

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Jan 3, 2012
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

To evaluate staged low-dose approaches for coronary CT angiography (CTA) in which a standard sequence was added if the low-dose sequence did not allow reliable rule-out of coronary stenosis. Read more

High-pitch spiral CT: effect on image quality and radiation dose in pediatric chest CT

posted by Michael M. Lell, M.D. | Nov 10, 2011
Michael M. Lell, M.D.

We evaluated a new, subsecond high-pitch scan mode (HPM), which obviates the need of sedation and to hold the breath. 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

Does clinical pretest probability influence image quality and diagnostic accuracy in dual-source coronary CT angiography?

posted by Martin Heuschmid, M.D. | Oct 12, 2011
Martin Heuschmid, M.D.

To prospectively evaluate the influence of the clinical pretest probability assessed by the Morise score onto image quality and diagnostic accuracy in coronary dual-source CT angiography (DSCTA). 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