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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300334903321

Autore

Ascenti Giorgio

Titolo

CT of the retroperitoneum : from conventional to multi-energy imaging / / Giorgio Ascenti, Angelo Vanzulli, Carlo Catalano, Rendon C. Nelson

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Milan : , : Springer, , 2014

ISBN

88-470-5469-9

Edizione

[1st ed. 2014.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xii, 102 pages) : illustrations (some color)

Collana

Gale eBooks

Disciplina

616.0757

Soggetti

Retroperitoneum - Imaging

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1 Introduction and Technical principles -- 2 Dual-, multi- and mono-energy CT & iodine: basic concepts and clinical applications -- 3 Renal Masses -- 4 CT Urography -- 5 Urinary Stones -- 6 Adrenal Glands -- 7 Pancreas.

Sommario/riassunto

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the continuously evolving field of dual-energy CT (DECT). An introductory section presents information on the physical and technical background of DECT and considers nonspecific and specific software advantages. Clinical applications of DECT in the evaluation of retroperitoneal viscera are then addressed in detail with the help of high-quality illustrations. Particular attention is devoted to the most recent DECT study protocols, software, and applications in aortic, renal, pancreatic, and adrenal disease. A number of case studies are reported that elucidate the advantages of DECT, and the relevant literature is extensively discussed. The book closes by considering radiation dose and dose-saving measures. The simple and practical approach offered by this book will assist radiologists in the optimal routine use and interpretation of DECT in different retroperitoneal sites and radiology technologists in the choice of settings and parameters.