The effect of tube voltage combination on image artefact and radiation dose in dual-source dual-energy CT: comparison between conventional 80/140 kV and 80/150 kV plus tin filter for gout protocol.

• DECT has emerged as the leading modality for non-invasive diagnosis of gout. • Various X-ray tube voltage combinations are now feasible in dual-source DECT. • The 80/150 Sn kV acquisition could facilitate artefact reduction in gout protocol.