Characterization of urinary stones with dual-energy CT: improved differentiation using a tin filter

Publication

Characterization of urinary stones with dual-energy CT: improved differentiation using a tin filter

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2010

Stolzmann Paul, Leschka Sebastian, Scheffel Hans, Rentsch Katharina, Baumüller Stephan, Desbiolles Lotus, Schmidt Bernhard, Marincek Borut, Alkadhi Hatem

Citation

Stolzmann P, Leschka S, Scheffel H, Rentsch K, Baumüller S, Desbiolles L, Schmidt B, Marincek B, Alkadhi H. Characterization of urinary stones with dual-energy CT: improved differentiation using a tin filter. Invest Radiol 2010; 45:1-6.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Invest Radiol 2010; 45

Publication Date

Jan 1, 2010

Issn Electronic

1536-0210

Pages

1-6

Brief description/objective

To assess image quality and capability of stone differentiation between UA-containing and non-UA-containing uroliths with the latest dual-energy (DE) computed tomography (CT) system equipped with a tin filter (TF) using various data acquisition parameters in a work bench model.