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Emergency Radiology
Erschienen in: Emergency Radiology 4/2014

01.08.2014 | Review Article

Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) in emergency radiology: basic principles, techniques, and limitations

verfasst von: Shima Aran, Khalid W. Shaqdan, Hani H. Abujudeh

Erschienen in: Emergency Radiology | Ausgabe 4/2014

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Abstract

Recent advances in computed tomography (CT) technology allow for acquisition of two CT datasets with different X-ray spectra. There are different dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) technical approaches such as: the dual-source CT, the fast kilovoltage-switching method, and the sandwich detectors technique. There are various postprocessing algorithms that are available to provide clinically relevant spectral information. There are several clinical applications of DECT that are easily accessible in the emergency setting. In this review article, we aim to provide the emergency radiologist with a discussion on how this new technology works and how some of its applications can be useful in the emergency room setting.
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Metadaten
Titel
Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) in emergency radiology: basic principles, techniques, and limitations
verfasst von
Shima Aran
Khalid W. Shaqdan
Hani H. Abujudeh
Publikationsdatum
01.08.2014
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Emergency Radiology / Ausgabe 4/2014
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Elektronische ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-014-1208-2

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