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http://dx.doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2014.15.6.746

Dual-Energy Computed Tomography Arthrography of the Shoulder Joint Using Virtual Monochromatic Spectral Imaging: Optimal Dose of Contrast Agent and Monochromatic Energy Level  

An, Chansik (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Chun, Yong-Min (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Kim, Sungjun (Department of Radiology, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Lee, Young Han (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Yun, Min Jeong (GE Healthcare)
Suh, Jin-Suck (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
Song, Ho-Taek (Department of Radiology, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
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Korean Journal of Radiology / v.15, no.6, 2014 , pp. 746-756 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: To optimize the dose of contrast agent and the level of energy for dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) arthrography of the shoulder joint and to evaluate the benefits of the optimized imaging protocol. Materials and Methods: Dual-energy scans with monochromatic spectral imaging mode and conventional single energy scans were performed on a shoulder phantom with 10 concentrations from 0 to 210 mg/mL of iodinated contrast medium at intervals of 15 or 30 mg/mL. Image noise, tissue contrast, and beam hardening artifacts were assessed to determine the optimum dose of contrast agent and the level of monochromatic energy for DECT shoulder arthrography in terms of the lowest image noise and the least beam hardening artifacts while good tissue contrast was maintained. Material decomposition (MD) imaging for bone-iodine differentiation was qualitatively assessed. The optimized protocol was applied and evaluated in 23 patients. Results: The optimal contrast dose and energy level were determined by the phantom study at 60 mg/mL and 72 keV, respectively. This optimized protocol for human study reduced the image noise and the beam-hardening artifacts by 35.9% and 44.5%, respectively. Bone-iodine differentiation by MD imaging was not affected by the iodine concentration or level of energy. Conclusion: Dual-energy scan with monochromatic spectral imaging mode results in reduced image noise and beam hardening artifacts.
Keywords
Dual Energy Computed Tomography; Gemstone spectral imaging; Shoulder arthrography;
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