Dual-energy and dual-source CT: is there a role in the abdomen and pelvis?
Dual-energy CT refers to the use of CT data representing two different energy spectra and allows for the possibility of differentiating and classifying tissue to obtain material-specific images. Dual-energy CT data can be acquired using various CT hardware platforms, with numerous approaches also existing for display of anatomic and material-specific dual-energy information. Dual-source CT refers to the use of two x-ray sources and two x-ray detectors mounted on a single CT gantry and can be used in either a dual-energy or single-energy mode. This article summarizes and reviews current and potential applications for dual-energy and dual-source CT in the abdomen and pelvis.
Fletcher
Joel G
JG
Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. fletcher.joel@mayo.edu
Takahashi
Naoki
N
Hartman
Robert
R
Guimaraes
Luis
L
Huprich
James E
JE
Hough
David M
DM
Yu
Lifeng
L
McCollough
Cynthia H
CH
D003287:Contrast Media; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D010388:Pelvis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal / Q000379:methods*; D015898:Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media