Computation of contrast-enhanced perfusion using only two CT scan phases: a proof-of-concept study on abdominal organs.

Massimo CressoniAndrea CozziSimone SchiaffinoPaolo CadringherPaolo VitaliGianpaolo BassoDavide IppolitoFrancesco Sardanelli

Published in: European radiology experimental (2022)

This proof-of-concept study showed that perfusion values of HCC, kidney, and pancreas could be computed using enhancement measured only with two CT scan phases, if aortic peak enhancement and bolus shape are known.

Keyphrases

contrast enhanced
computed tomography
dual energy
diffusion weighted
diffusion weighted imaging
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
positron emission tomography
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aortic valve
left ventricular
pulmonary artery
pet ct