Optimizing a perfusion CT protocol for head and neck cancer

Optimizing a perfusion CT protocol for head and neck cancer

Perfusion computed tomography (CTP) images tumor angiogenesis and can assess tumor aggressiveness. However, the CTP examinations are dose intensive. This study aimed to optimize a routinely used CTP protocol for the head and neck region in oncology in order to reduce the effective dose to the patien...

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Main Authors: Stüssi Anja, Bogowicz Marta, Weichselbaumer Verena, Veit-Haibach Patrick, Riesterer Oliver, Guckenberger Matthias, Tanadini-Lang Stephanie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2017-09-01
Series:Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering
Subjects:
perfusion ct imaging
head and neck cancer
effective dose
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/cdbme-2017-0123
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Summary:Perfusion computed tomography (CTP) images tumor angiogenesis and can assess tumor aggressiveness. However, the CTP examinations are dose intensive. This study aimed to optimize a routinely used CTP protocol for the head and neck region in oncology in order to reduce the effective dose to the patient and simultaneously achieve the same image quality.
ISSN:2364-5504

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