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Abdominal Radiology
Published in: Abdominal Radiology 6/2016

01-06-2016 | Invited article

Renal applications of dual-energy CT

Authors: Ravi K. Kaza, Joel F. Platt

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 6/2016

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Abstract

Dual-energy CT is being increasingly used for abdominal imaging due to its incremental benefit of material characterization without significant increase in radiation dose. Knowledge of the different dual-energy CT acquisition techniques and image processing algorithms is essential to optimize imaging protocols and understand potential limitations while using dual-energy CT renal imaging such as urinary calculi characterization, assessment of renal masses and in CT urography. This review article provides an overview of the current dual-energy CT techniques and use of dual-energy CT in renal imaging.
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Metadata
Title
Renal applications of dual-energy CT
Authors
Ravi K. Kaza
Joel F. Platt
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 6/2016
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-016-0708-9

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