title: Sixteen-row multislice computed tomography: basic concepts, protocols, and enhanced clinical applications.
abstract: Since its introduction, spiral computed tomography (CT) technology underwent a continuous and fast technical and clinical development. In particular, spatial and temporal resolutions were constantly increased during the last decade. The main breakthrough for clinical application was the introduction of multislice technology, first with 2-row and 4-row equipment and more recently with 16-row scanners. A high-resolution sub-millimeter CT dataset can be acquired easily, although with an increased x-ray exposure for the patient. The high speed of the scan requires up-to-date and careful protocol optimization. Scanner technology and geometry affect image formation procedure and imaging protocols should be adapted accordingly. The technical foundations of spiral CT imaging and the main scan and reconstruction parameters are described in this article. Updated protocols and clinical examples of the latest applications are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. filippocademartiri@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Filippo
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cademartiri
authors.forename: Giacomo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Luccichenti
authors.forename: Aad
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: van Der Lugt
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pavone
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Pattynama
authors.forename: Pim J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: de Feyter
authors.forename: Gabriel P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Krestin
mesh_terms: D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*