Dual energy with dual source CT and kVp switching with single source CT: a comparison of dual energy performance

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Grasruck ◽  
S. Kappler ◽  
M. Reinwand ◽  
K. Stierstorfer
Keyword(s):  
Energy Performance ◽  
Dual Energy ◽  
Dual Source Ct ◽  
Single Source ◽  
Dual Source

scholarly journals Diagnosis of Pulmonary Artery Embolism: Comparison of Single-Source CT and 3rd Generation Dual-Source CT using a Dual-Energy Protocol Regarding Image Quality and Radiation Dose

2017 ◽  
Vol 189 (06) ◽  
pp. 527-536 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Petritsch ◽  
Aleksander Kosmala ◽  
Tobias Gassenmaier ◽  
Andreas Weng ◽  
Simon Veldhoen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Dual Energy ◽  
Dual Energy Ct ◽  
Dual Source Ct ◽  
Single Source ◽  
Subjective Image Quality ◽  
Artery Embolism ◽  
Dual Source ◽  
Noise Ratio

Purpose To compare radiation dose, subjective and objective image quality of 3 rd generation dual-source CT (DSCT) and dual-energy CT (DECT) with conventional 64-slice single-source CT (SSCT) for pulmonary CTA. Materials and Methods 180 pulmonary CTA studies were performed in three patient cohorts of 60 patients each. Group 1: conventional SSCT 120 kV (ref.); group 2: single-energy DSCT 100 kV (ref.); group 3: DECT 90/Sn150 kV. CTDIvol, DLP, effective radiation dose were reported, and CT attenuation (HU) was measured on three central and peripheral levels. The signal-to-noise-ratio (SNR) and contrast-to-noise-ratio (CNR) were calculated. Two readers assessed subjective image quality according to a five-point scale. Results Mean CTDIvol and DLP were significantly lower in the dual-energy group compared to the SSCT group (p < 0.001 [CTDIvol]; p < 0.001 [DLP]) and the DSCT group (p = 0.003 [CTDIvol]; p = 0.003 [DLP]), respectively. The effective dose in the DECT group was 2.79 ± 0.95 mSv and significantly smaller than in the SSCT group (4.60 ± 1.68 mSv, p < 0.001) and the DSCT group (4.24 ± 2.69 mSv, p = 0.003). The SNR and CNR were significantly higher in the DSCT group (p < 0.001). Subjective image quality did not differ significantly among the three protocols and was rated good to excellent in 75 % (135/180) of cases with an inter-observer agreement of 80 %. Conclusion Dual-energy pulmonary CTA protocols of 3 rd generation dual-source scanners allow for significant reduction of radiation dose while providing excellent image quality and potential additional information by means of perfusion maps. Key Points: Citation Format

Dose performance and image quality: Dual source CT versus single source CT in cardiac CT angiography

2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 396-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Wang ◽  
Heng-Tao Qi ◽  
Xi-Ming Wang ◽  
Tao Wang ◽  
Jiu-Hong Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Ct Angiography ◽  
Cardiac Ct ◽  
Dual Source Ct ◽  
Single Source ◽  
Cardiac Ct Angiography ◽  
Dual Source

scholarly journals Pulmonary Embolism Detection with Dual-Energy CT: Experimental Study of Dual-Source CT in Rabbits

Radiology ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 252 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long-Jiang Zhang ◽  
Yan-E Zhao ◽  
Sheng-Yong Wu ◽  
Benjamin M. Yeh ◽  
Chang-Sheng Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Dual Energy ◽  
Dual Energy Ct ◽  
Dual Source Ct ◽  
Dual Source

Radiation Dose at Coronary CT Angiography: Second-Generation Dual-Source CT Versus Single-Source 64-MDCT and First-Generation Dual-Source CT

2011 ◽  
Vol 196 (5) ◽  
pp. W550-W557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Fink ◽  
Radko Krissak ◽  
Thomas Henzler ◽  
Ursula Lechel ◽  
Gunnar Brix ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Ct Angiography ◽  
Coronary Ct Angiography ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Dual Source Ct ◽  
Single Source ◽  
Coronary Ct ◽  
Dual Source

scholarly journals Value of Dual-energy Lung Perfusion Imaging Using a Dual-source CT System for the Pulmonary Embolism

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinshan Zhang ◽  
Jing Cai ◽  
Shulan Liu ◽  
Xianmei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Embolism ◽  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Perfusion Imaging ◽  
Dual Energy ◽  
Lung Perfusion ◽  
Concordance Rate ◽  
Dual Source Ct ◽  
Dual Source ◽  
Ct System ◽  
Lung Perfusion Imaging

AbstractObjectiveTo investigate the diagnostic value of dual-energy lung perfusion imaging (DEPI) using a dual-source CT system for the pulmonary embolism (PE).Methods50 patients in high acute PE prevalence were enrolled to accept the DEPI (lung perfusion image and CTA image of pulmonary artery acquired through the Dual Energy software) and emergent DSA angiography (golden diagnostic criterion).ResultsPatients using CT had significantly reduced examination duration and dosage of contrast agent than those using DSA examination, (P < 0.05). In total, 260 pulmonary arteries and 1020 pulmonary segments were examined through CTA, in which embolisms were identified in 50 lobes of lung, 108 pulmonary segments and 82 sub-segments. Reduction or lack of perfusion was identified through DEPI in 48 lobes of lung (concordance rate of 96.0%), 103 pulmonary segments (concordance rate of 95.4%) and 78 subsegments (concordance rate of 95.1%). The comparison of embolism quantity and morphological characteristics of pulmonary artery between CTA images and DEPI images showed no statistically significant difference.ConclusionBetter application value can be achieved in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism by dual-energy lung perfusion imaging using a dual-source CT system.

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