Photon-Counting Computed Tomography: Experience in Musculoskeletal Imaging.
Korean J Radiol
; 25(7): 662-672, 2024 07.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38942460
ABSTRACT
Since the emergence of the first photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) system in late 2021, its advantages and a wide range of applications in all fields of radiology have been demonstrated. Compared to standard energy-integrating detector-CT, PCCT allows for superior geometric dose efficiency in every examination. While this aspect by itself is groundbreaking, the advantages do not stop there. PCCT facilitates an unprecedented combination of ultra-high-resolution imaging without dose penalty or field-of-view restrictions, detector-based elimination of electronic noise, and ubiquitous multi-energy spectral information. Considering the high demands of orthopedic imaging for the visualization of minuscule details while simultaneously covering large portions of skeletal and soft tissue anatomy, no subspecialty may benefit more from this novel detector technology than musculoskeletal radiology. Deeply rooted in experimental and clinical research, this review article aims to provide an introduction to the cosmos of PCCT, explain its technical basics, and highlight the most promising applications for patient care, while also mentioning current limitations that need to be overcome.
Palavras-chave
Texto completo:
1
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
/
Fótons
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Korean J Radiol
Assunto da revista:
RADIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Alemanha