ArticleThe British journal of radiology2022
Performance of virtual non-contrast images generated on clinical photon-counting detector CT for emphysema quantification: proof of concept.
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate the performance of virtual non-contrast images (VNC) compared to true non-contrast (TNC) images in photon-counting detector computed tomography (PCD-CT) for the evaluation of lung parenchyma and emphysema quantification.
methods65 (mean age 73 years; 48 male) consecutive patients who underwent a three-phase (non-contrast, arterial and venous) chest/abdomen CT on a first-generation dual-source PCD-CT were retrospectively included. Scans were performed in the multienergy (QuantumPlus) mode at 120 kV with 70 ml intravenous contrast agent at an injection rate of 4 ml s
resultsGNI was similar in VNC
conclusionEmphysema evaluation is feasible using virtual non-contrast images from PCD-CT. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Emphysema quantification is feasible and accurate using VNC images in PCD-CT. Based on these findings, additional TNC scans for emphysema quantification could be omitted in the future.
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