Virtual Monochromatic Reconstruction of Dual-Energy Unenhanced Head CT at 65–75 keV Maximizes Image Quality Compared with Conventional Polychromatic CT

2012173 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Stuart R. Pomerantz · Massachusetts General Hospital

Shervin Kamalian

Abstract

Virtual monochromatic reconstruction of dual-energy unenhanced head CT scans at 65-75 keV (optimal energy levels) maximizes image quality compared with scans obtained with conventional polychromatic CT.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging Radiation Dose and Imaging Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Radiology

Volume 266, Issue 1, pp. 318-325

DOI: 10.1148/radiol.12111604

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