Quantitative attenuation accuracy of virtual non-enhanced imaging compared to that of true non-enhanced imaging on dual-source dual-energy CT.

Sanaz JavadiSherif ElsherifPriya BhosaleCorey T JensenRick R LaymanMegan C JacobsenOtt LeSun JiaRajan J ParikhEric P Tamm

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2021)

VNC images in DECT are a promising alternative to TNC images. In clinical scenarios in which non-enhanced CT images are required but are not available for accurate diagnosis, VNC images can potentially serve as an alternative to TNC images without the radiation exposure risks.

Keyphrases

dual energy
deep learning
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