title: Current techniques of computed tomography. Helical CT, multidetector CT, and 3D reconstruction.
abstract: The many recent advances in CT technology have secured its position as the modality of choice in routine liver imaging and have improved its performance in several problem-solving applications. In addition, improvements in postprocessing software (e.g., in speed, efficiency, and automated algorithms) have increased their use in clinical practice. Multiplanar reformations, 3D renderings, and high-quality CT angiographic displays have become extremely valuable both in image interpretation and in communicating information to surgeons and referring physicians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. kmortele@partners.org
authors.forename: Koenraad J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Mortele
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: McTavish
authors.forename: Pablo R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Ros
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D003287:Contrast Media; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007459:Iodized Oil; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D007459:Iodized Oil