The Effect of Patient Diameter on the Dual-Energy Ratio of Selected Contrast-Producing Elements

Conclusions: The dual-energy ratio for different contrast materials is largely unaffected by changes in phantom diameter. This should allow for robust separation of most contrast material combinations irrespective of patient size.

Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - May 1, 2017 Category: Radiology Tags: Miscellaneous Topics Source Type: research