Dual-energy CT (DECT) imaging makes it possible to identify the characteristics of materi-als that cannot be recognized with conventional single-energy CT (SECT). In the postpro-cessing study phase, virtual monochromatic images and virtual-non-contrast (VNC) images, also permits reduction of dose exposure by eliminating the precontrast acquisition scan. Moreover, in virtual monochromatic images, the iodine contrast increases when the energy level decreases resulting in better visualization of hypervascular lesions and in a better tissue contrast between hypovascular lesions and the surrounding parenchyma; thus, allowing for reduction of required iodinate contrast material, especially important in patients with renal impairment. All these advantages are particularly important in oncology, providing the possibility of overcoming many SECT imaging limits and making CT examina-tions safer and more feasible in critical patients. This review explores the basis of DECT imaging and its utility in routine oncologic clinical practice, with particular attention to the benefits of this technique for both the patients and the radiologists.Semin Ultrasound CT MRI 44:205-213 & COPY; 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Guerrini, S., Bagnacci, G., Perrella, A., Di Meglio, N., Sica, C., Mazzei, M.A. (2023). Dual energy CT in oncology: benefits for both patients and radiologists from an emerging quantitative and functional diagnostic technique. SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI, 44(3), 205-213 [10.1053/j.sult.2023.03.006].

Dual energy CT in oncology: benefits for both patients and radiologists from an emerging quantitative and functional diagnostic technique

Guerrini S.
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Bagnacci G.;Perrella A.;Di Meglio N.;Sica C.
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Mazzei M. A.
2023-01-01

Abstract

Dual-energy CT (DECT) imaging makes it possible to identify the characteristics of materi-als that cannot be recognized with conventional single-energy CT (SECT). In the postpro-cessing study phase, virtual monochromatic images and virtual-non-contrast (VNC) images, also permits reduction of dose exposure by eliminating the precontrast acquisition scan. Moreover, in virtual monochromatic images, the iodine contrast increases when the energy level decreases resulting in better visualization of hypervascular lesions and in a better tissue contrast between hypovascular lesions and the surrounding parenchyma; thus, allowing for reduction of required iodinate contrast material, especially important in patients with renal impairment. All these advantages are particularly important in oncology, providing the possibility of overcoming many SECT imaging limits and making CT examina-tions safer and more feasible in critical patients. This review explores the basis of DECT imaging and its utility in routine oncologic clinical practice, with particular attention to the benefits of this technique for both the patients and the radiologists.Semin Ultrasound CT MRI 44:205-213 & COPY; 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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Guerrini, S., Bagnacci, G., Perrella, A., Di Meglio, N., Sica, C., Mazzei, M.A. (2023). Dual energy CT in oncology: benefits for both patients and radiologists from an emerging quantitative and functional diagnostic technique. SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI, 44(3), 205-213 [10.1053/j.sult.2023.03.006].
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