Evaluation of biliary malignancies using multidetector-row computed tomography.
The development of multidetector-row computed tomography has provided a number of advantages for the evaluation of biliary malignancies. Because of its fast-scanning ability, multiphasic scans can be performed with improved temporal resolution. Volumetric data acquired by thin collimation enable the application of various image-processing techniques for displaying variable volume thicknesses in 1 plane. Volume-rendering or computed tomography cholangiography techniques are also useful for demonstrating the 3-dimensional relationships of anatomical structures and pathological lesions.
Kim
Myeong-Jin
MJ
Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, and daggerInstitute of Gastroenterology and Brain Korea 21 Project, Yonsei University Health System, Seoul, Korea. kimnex@yuhs.ac
Choi
Jin-Young
JY
Chung
Yong Eun
YE
D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001661:Biliary Tract Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
D003287:Contrast Media