Image quality and radiation dose of dual-energy CT of the head and neck compared with a standard 120-kVp acquisition

AM Tawfik, JM Kerl, AA Razek… - American Journal …, 2011 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: DECT offers additional image datasets with potential
benefits, but its use for H&N imaging is not justified unless image quality is preserved …

Comparison of dual-and single-source dual-energy CT in head and neck imaging

MS May, M Wiesmueller, R Heiss, M Brand… - European …, 2019 - Springer
Objectives The aim of this study was to compare image quality of single-source dual-energy
CT (SS-DECT) with third-generation dual-source dual-energy CT (DS-DECT) in head and …

Dual-energy CT of head and neck cancer: average weighting of low-and high-voltage acquisitions to improve lesion delineation and image quality—initial clinical …

AM Tawfik, JM Kerl, RW Bauer… - Investigative …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: Mixing low-and high-voltage acquisitions of dual-energy CT (DECT) scan using
different weighting factors leads to differences in attenuation values and image quality. The …

Computed tomography of the head and neck region for tumor staging—comparison of dual-source, dual-energy and low-kilovolt, single-energy acquisitions

MS May, J Bruegel, M Brand, M Wiesmueller… - Investigative …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Purpose The aim of this study was to intra-individually compare the image quality obtained
by dual-source, dual-energy (DSDE) computed tomography (CT) examinations and different …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of dual-energy computed tomography for the evaluation of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma

R Forghani, HR Kelly, HD Curtin - Neuroimaging …, 2017 - neuroimaging.theclinics.com
Since its introduction into clinical practice, there have been ongoing technical improvements
in dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) systems and an increase in the availability of …

Optimal virtual monochromatic images for evaluation of normal tissues and head and neck cancer using dual-energy CT

S Lam, R Gupta, M Levental, E Yu… - American Journal …, 2015 - Am Soc Neuroradiology
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Dual-energy CT is not used routinely for evaluation of the
head and neck, and there is no consensus on the optimal virtual monochromatic image …

Assessment of an advanced monoenergetic reconstruction technique in dual-energy computed tomography of head and neck cancer

MH Albrecht, JE Scholtz, J Kraft, RW Bauer, M Kaup… - European …, 2015 - Springer
Objectives To define optimal keV settings for advanced monoenergetic (Mono+) dual-energy
computed tomography (DECT) in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma …

Improvement of image quality in unenhanced dual-layer CT of the head using virtual monoenergetic images compared with polyenergetic single-energy CT

V Neuhaus, N Abdullayev, NG Hokamp… - Investigative …, 2017 - journals.lww.com
Objectives The aims of this study were to compare virtual monoenergetic images and
polyenergetic images reconstructed from unenhanced dual-layer detector computed …

[HTML][HTML] Dual-energy computed tomography: physical principles, approaches to scanning, usage, and implementation: part 1

R Forghani, B De Man, R Gupta - Neuroimaging …, 2017 - neuroimaging.theclinics.com
Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) or spectral computed tomography (CT) is an
advanced form of CT that uses different X-ray spectra to enhance material differentiation and …

[HTML][HTML] Dual-energy CT in head and neck imaging

ED Roele, VCML Timmer, LAA Vaassen… - Current radiology …, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To explain the technique of Dual-energy CT (DECT) and
highlight its applications and advantages in head and neck radiology. Recent Findings …