Comparison of virtual and true non-contrast images from dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography (CT) in patients with colorectal cancer.

Deying WenQian PuPengfei PengXun YueYue MingHuiyi YangJianyang YangXiaodi ZhangHaiwei LiuLie YangJiayu Sun

Published in: Quantitative imaging in medicine and surgery (2024)

The VNC images provided accurate CT attenuation, good image quality, and lower radiation doses than the TNC images in CRC, and the VNCa images showed minimal differences in the CT attenuation of the tumors.

Keyphrases

image quality
computed tomography
dual energy
deep learning
optical coherence tomography
convolutional neural network
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
magnetic resonance imaging
magnetic resonance
high resolution
radiation therapy
mass spectrometry
radiation induced