Diagnostic accuracy of contemporary multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for the detection of lumbar disc herniation.

Susan NotohamiprodjoR StahlM BraunagelP M KazmierczakK M ThierfelderK M TreitlS WirthM Notohamiprodjo

Published in: European radiology (2016)

• MDCT is an accurate alternative to MRI in disc herniation diagnosis. • By IR enhanced image quality improves MDCT diagnostic confidence similar to MRI. • Advances in CT technology contribute to improved diagnostic performance in lumbar spine imaging.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced
dual energy
magnetic resonance imaging
positron emission tomography
high resolution
diffusion weighted imaging
minimally invasive
magnetic resonance
loop mediated isothermal amplification
sensitive detection