Material decomposition in dual-energy computed tomography separates high-Z elements from iodine, identifying potential contrast media tailored for dual contrast medium examinations

Tobias Fält,Marcus Söderberg,Johan Wassélius,Peter Leander

Material decomposition in dual-energy computed tomography separates high-Z elements from iodine, identifying potential contrast media tailored for dual contrast medium examinations

2015

Tobias Fält
Marcus Söderberg
Johan Wassélius
Peter Leander

The aim of this study was to determine the potential of different high-Z elements to act as contrast media (CMs) alongside iodine (I) in dual-CM, dual-energy (DE) computed tomography examinations.

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Radiology
Contrast medium
Dual-Energy Computed Tomography
Iodine
Computed tomography
Gadolinium
Bismuth
Nuclear medicine
Medicine
tomography x ray computed
image enhancement
material decomposition

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