Dual-energy CT is a novel, rapidly emerging imaging technique which offers important new functional and specific information. In this book, physicists and specialists from different CT manufacturers provide an insight into the technological basis of, and the different approaches to, dual-energy CT. Renowned medical scientists in the field explain the pathophysiological and molecular background of the technique, discuss its applications, provide detailed advice on how to obtain optimal results, and offer hints regarding clinical interpretation. The main focus is on the use of dual-energy CT in daily clinical practice, and individual sections are devoted to imaging of the vascular system, the thorax, the abdomen, and the extremities. Evaluations and recommendations are based on personal experience and peer-reviewed literature. Plenty of carefully chosen high-quality images are included to illustrate the clinical benefits of the technique.

Physical Implementation: Physical Background

Dual Source CT
Layer Detector
Gemstone Detector
Postprocessing and Visualization
Vascular System: Head and Neck
Aorta
Peripheral Arteries
Plaque Imaging
Thoracic Imaging: Lung Perfusion
Lung Ventilation
Pulmonary Nodules and Lung Cancer
Myocardial Perfusion
Coronary Imaging.-Abdominal Imaging: Liver Imaging
Kidney Imaging
Pancreas
Kidney Stone Differentiation
Extremities: Tendons and Ligaments
Gout.