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ReviewRadiologie (Heidelberg, Germany)2023

[New contrast agents for photon-counting computed tomography].

Stefan Sawall

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Review in Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Stefan SawallRöntgenbildgebung und CT (E025), Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ), Heidelberg, Deutschland. stefan.sawall@dkfz-heidelberg.de.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe introduction of energy-selective photon-counting detectors into clinical practice represents the next milestone in computed tomography (CT). In addition to significantly higher resolution, these detectors allow the implicit acquisition of dual or multispectral data in a single measurement through the use of typically freely selectable thresholds. This capability reignited the interest in new contrast agents based on heavy elements, so-called high‑z elements, for clinical CT.

objectiveThe present article aims to investigate the potential suitability of different chemical elements as contrast agents and to discuss possible clinical applications, for example, K‑edge imaging or simultaneous application of different contrast agents.

conclusionFirst preclinical experiments as well as experiments in large animals could demonstrate potential advantages of contrast agents based on heavy elements. For example, such contrast agents promise a significant increase in image contrast compared to conventional iodine-based agents.

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Contrast MediaIodineAnimalsPhantoms, ImagingPhotonsTomography, X-Ray ComputedContrast MediaIodineComputed tomographyContrast AgentsHigh‑z elementsIodine CompoundsSpectral Imaging

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