The introduction of multislice spiral computed tomography (CT) offers increased spatial resolution along the longitudinal axis, resulting in improved image quality, and dramatically reduced acquisition times, with the capability of examining large anatomic regions in a single breath hold. Dedicated protocols are still under optimization to reduce radiation exposure and to take full advantage of the new technology. This article presents a review of the literature; the impact of multislice CT on virtual colonoscopy is also discussed.
Multislice CT colonography: technical developments / Laghi, Andrea; R., Lannaccone; Panebianco, Valeria; L., Carbone; Passariello, Roberto. - In: SEMINARS IN ULTRASOUND CT AND MRI. - ISSN 0887-2171. - STAMPA. - 22:(2001), pp. 425-431. [10.1016/S0887-2171(01)90035-6]
Multislice CT colonography: technical developments
LAGHI, ANDREA;PANEBIANCO, VALERIA;PASSARIELLO, Roberto
2001
Abstract
The introduction of multislice spiral computed tomography (CT) offers increased spatial resolution along the longitudinal axis, resulting in improved image quality, and dramatically reduced acquisition times, with the capability of examining large anatomic regions in a single breath hold. Dedicated protocols are still under optimization to reduce radiation exposure and to take full advantage of the new technology. This article presents a review of the literature; the impact of multislice CT on virtual colonoscopy is also discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
