Virtual monoenergetic reconstruction of contrast-enhanced dual energy CT at 70 keV maximizes mural enhancement in acute small bowel obstruction
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- 作者：Kathryn E. Darrasa ; darraske@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Patrick D. McLaughlina ; b ; mclaughlin.paddy@gmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Heejun Kanga ; tkang@alumni.ubc.ca" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Brian Blacka ; brian.black@alumni.ubc.ca" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Triona Walsheb ; walshetriona@hotmail.com" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Silvia D. Changa ; b ; silvia.chang@vch.ca" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Alison C. Harrisa ; b ; alison.harris@vch.ca" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author ; Savvas Nicolaoua ; b ; savvas.nicolaou@vch.ca" class="auth_mail" title="E-mail the corresponding author
- 关键词：Dual energy CT ; Small bowel obstruction ; Virtual monoenergetic imaging ; Intestinal ischemia
- 刊名：European Journal of Radiology
- 出版年：2016
- 出版时间：May 2016
- 年：2016
- 卷：85
- 期：5
- 页码：950-956
- 全文大小：2041 K
文摘
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A new CT technique for identifying ischemia in small bowel obstruction is proposed.
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Virtual monoenergetic imaging at 70 keV increases conspicuity of small bowel mucosa.
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Contrast resolution is better on VMI at 70 keV when compared to conventional CT.
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Equal diagnostic acceptability noted between the VMI at 70 keV and conventional CT.
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Increased diagnostic confidence reported on the VMI at 70 keV images.