title: Dual-energy computed tomography: concepts, performance, and thoracic applications.
abstract: Advances in multidetector technology have made dual-energy computed tomography (CT) imaging possible. Dual-energy CT imaging enables tissue characterization in addition to morphologic evaluation of imaged regions. This article reviews current and potential CT technology, technical and workflow considerations when performing dual-energy CT, and clinical applications in the thorax, with an emphasis on the knowledge gained so far.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Thoracic Imaging, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY 10016, USA. jane.ko@nyumc.org
authors.forename: Jane P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Ko
authors.forename: Scott
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Brandman
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stember
authors.forename: David P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Naidich
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography / Q000379:methods; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods; D011857:Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media