DUAL ENERGY CT DECT

 

Dual-energy CT (DECT) - capturing CT images using two different energy spectra, enabling the assessment of tissue composition in ways that traditional CT cannot provide.

| Applications of DECT |

| Central Nervous System |

 • Removal of calcium from carotid arteries in head and neck angiography (Option C)

• Detection of intracranial hemorrhage 

• Elimination of bone structures in CT angiography to enhance vascular imaging |

| Cardiovascular System | 

• Assessment of myocardial viability and blood flow

• Detection of iron deposits in the myocardium

• Evaluation of coronary stents and calcified plaque

• Identification of aortic endoleaks post-repair |

| Thoracic System |

 • Evaluation of pulmonary blood flow for diagnosing pulmonary embolism

• Characterization of solitary lung nodules by measuring iodine concentration |

| Gastrointestinal System |

 • Detection of colonic masses and polyps during CT colonography

• Quantification of liver fat in steatosis 

• Detection of liver iron accumulation

• Identification of gallstones |

| Urinary System | 

• Identification and characterization of renal stones for treatment planning

• Assessment and characterization of renal cysts |

| Musculoskeletal System |

 • Differentiation between gout and pseudogout crystals 

• Reduction of artifacts caused by metal implants 

• Distinction of bone marrow edema from trabecular bone to locate fractures and lesions

• Visualization of tendons and ligaments for better assessment |