Quantitative computed tomography liver perfusion imaging using dynamic spiral scanning with variable pitch: feasibility and initial results in patients with cancer metastases

Publication

Quantitative computed tomography liver perfusion imaging using dynamic spiral scanning with variable pitch: feasibility and initial results in patients with cancer metastases

Journal Paper/Review - Jul 1, 2010

Goetti Robert, Marincek Borut, Knuth Alexander, Scheffel Hans, Stolzmann Paul, Reiner Cäcilia, Stenner Frank, von Boehmer Lotta, Samaras Panagiotis, Klotz Ernst, Desbiolles Lotus, Leschka Sebastian, Alkadhi Hatem

Citation

Goetti R, Marincek B, Knuth A, Scheffel H, Stolzmann P, Reiner C, Stenner F, von Boehmer L, Samaras P, Klotz E, Desbiolles L, Leschka S, Alkadhi H. Quantitative computed tomography liver perfusion imaging using dynamic spiral scanning with variable pitch: feasibility and initial results in patients with cancer metastases. Invest Radiol 2010; 45:419-26.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Invest Radiol 2010; 45

Publication Date

Jul 1, 2010

Issn Electronic

1536-0210

Pages

419-26

Brief description/objective

To assess the feasibility and image quality of computed tomography (CT) liver perfusion imaging using an adaptive 4D spiral-mode, developed to extend the z-axis coverage, and to report initial qualitative and quantitative results in patients with cancer metastases.