Systematic analysis of the impact of imaging noise on dual-energy CT-based proton stopping power ratio estimation.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13493
Abstract: PURPOSE Dual-energy CT (DECT) has been shown to have a great potential in reducing the uncertainty in proton stopping power ratio (SPR) estimation, when compared to current standard method - the stoichiometric method based on… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; uncertainty; energy; impact ... See more keywords
Optimization of Low‐Contrast Detectability in Abdominal Imaging: A Comparative Analysis of PCCT, DECT, and SECT Systems
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.17717
Abstract: Abstract Background Clear representation of anatomy is essential in the assessment of pathology in computed tomography (CT). With the introduction of photon‐counting CT (PCCT) and more advanced iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms into clinical practice, there… read more here.
Keywords: dect; low contrast; contrast; contrast detectability ... See more keywords
Advanced CT techniques for hepatic microwave ablation zone monitoring and follow-up
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03333-z
Abstract: To evaluate utility of advanced CT techniques including HighlY constrained back-projection and dual-energy CT for intra- and post-procedure hepatic microwave ablation zone monitoring. 8 hepatic microwave ablations were performed in 4 adult swine (5 min/65… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; ablation zone; advanced techniques; dect ... See more keywords
Extracellular volume fraction determined by equilibrium contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT as a prognostic factor in patients with stage IV pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06517-w
Abstract: Objectives To evaluate the feasibility of equilibrium contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT (DECT), as compared with single-energy CT (SECT) and to calculate extracellular volume (ECV) fraction to predict the survival outcomes of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) patients… read more here.
Keywords: extracellular volume; energy; dect; fraction ... See more keywords
Dual-energy CT in differentiating benign sinonasal lesions from malignant ones: comparison with simulated single-energy CT, conventional MRI, and DWI
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-021-08159-3
Abstract: To explore the value of dual-energy CT (DECT) for differentiating benign sinonasal lesions from malignant ones, and to compare this finding with simulated single-energy CT (SECT), conventional MRI (cMRI), and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). Patients with… read more here.
Keywords: energy; sinonasal lesions; cmri; dwi ... See more keywords
Diagnostic Performance of Dual-energy CT Versus Ultrasonography in Gout: A Meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2020.08.030
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT), along with ultrasound (US), has been increasingly utilized for the diagnosis of gout because of its noninvasive advantages. However, the superiority of DECT over US remains controversial. This meta-analysis was… read more here.
Keywords: dect; sensitivity; gout; dual energy ... See more keywords
Structure delineation in the presence of metal – A comparative phantom study using single and dual-energy computed tomography with and without metal artefact reduction
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DOI: 10.1016/j.phro.2019.01.001
Abstract: Background and purpose Metal artefacts in computed tomography (CT) images impairs structure delineation. These artefacts can potentially be reduced with dual-energy CT (DECT) with or without using metal artefact reduction (MAR). The purpose was to… read more here.
Keywords: mar; dect; metal; structure delineation ... See more keywords
Comprehensive analysis of proton range uncertainties related to stopping-power-ratio estimation using dual-energy CT imaging.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aa7dc9
Abstract: The dual-energy CT-based (DECT) approach holds promise in reducing the overall uncertainty in proton stopping-power-ratio (SPR) estimation as compared to the conventional stoichiometric calibration approach. The objective of this study was to analyze the factors… read more here.
Keywords: estimation; range; uncertainty; dect ... See more keywords
Direct Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracy of Fast Kilovoltage Switching Dual-Energy Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Detection of Enhancement in Renal Masses
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DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001361
Abstract: Purpose The aim of the study was to compare diagnostic accuracy of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect enhancement in renal masses. Methods Adults renal masses of 10 mm or… read more here.
Keywords: dual energy; accuracy; dect; enhancement renal ... See more keywords
Dual-Energy Computed Tomography for Detection and Characterization of Monosodium Urate, Calcium Pyrophosphate, and Hydroxyapatite
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DOI: 10.1097/rli.0000000000000756
Abstract: Supplemental digital content is available in the text. Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic performance of dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) to detect and distinguish crystal deposits in a phantom. The… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; dect; msu; dual energy ... See more keywords
PIE-ARNet: Prior Image Enhanced Artifact Removal Network for Limited-Angle DECT
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DOI: 10.1109/tim.2022.3221772
Abstract: Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is of great clinical significance because it can simultaneously visualize the internal structure of the scanned object and provide material-specific information. DECT obtains two attenuation measurements of the same object at… read more here.
Keywords: artifact removal; dect; pie arnet; prior image ... See more keywords