Dual-energy computed tomography in pulmonary embolism
Open Access
- 1 August 2010
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The British Journal of Radiology
- Vol. 83 (992), 707-718
- https://doi.org/10.1259/bjr/16337436
Abstract
The introduction of modern dual-energy CT (DECT) scanners has enabled contrast material to be distinguished at imaging without the need for a separate unenhanced scan. Images of pulmonary parenchymal contrast enhancement obtained using DECT improve the detection of defects, augmenting our ability to detect pulmonary emboli; however, with these advances new pitfalls are also introduced. In this pictorial review, we present the technique, clinical applications and causes and remedies of false results of dual-energy pulmonary parenchymal enhancement defects in pulmonary embolism.This publication has 26 references indexed in Scilit:
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