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Single-source dual-energy computed tomography for the assessment of bone marrow oedema in vertebral compression fractures: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study.

Torsten DiekhoffNils EngelhardMichael FuchsMatthias PumbergerMichael PutzierJürgen MewsMarcus MakowskiBernd HammKay-Geert A Hermann
Published in: European radiology (2018)
• Dual-energy CT in a single-source technique can help to detect bone marrow oedema in patients with vertebral compression fractures. • However, given the inferior inter-rater reliability and limited specificity compared to MRI, experienced readers are needed for image interpretation. • Dual-energy CT of the spine has limited sensitivity for the detection of bone marrow oedema in vertebra with previous surgical intervention.
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