Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the application value of the dual-layer spectral detector CT(DLCT) in the CT angiography(CTA) of lower extremity. Methods: Forty-eight patients with suspected lower extremity arterial disease underwent CTA by DLCT. Virtual monoenergetic images(VMIs) were reconstructed at 60 keV to 80 keV with a 5 keV increment. Attenuation, noise, the corresponding contrast noise ratios(CNR), and signal noise ratio(SNR) were assessed in iliac artery, femoral artery, popliteal artery and anterior tibial artery. Comparisons between VMIs and conventional images(CIs) were performed by one-way ANOVA test, and the differences of image quality were compared by Kruskal Wallis H. Results: In CI and VMI studies, 60 keV VMI showed highest subjective score(217 points). CNR and SNR at 60 keV and 65 keV were significantly higher than other VMIs and CIs(P<0.05). Image noise at 60 keV and 65 keV were significantly lower than CIs(P<0.05). The attenuation of each target vessel at 60 keV were significantly higher than that at 65 keV and other level VMIs(P<0.05). Overall image quality was best at 60 keV. Conclusion: VMI level at 60 keV for lower extremity CTA can notably improve the overall image quality and may be using in clinical routine imaging protocols.
王 宁,刘兆玉. 能谱探测器CT在提高下肢动脉血管成像质量中的应用[J]. 中国临床医学影像杂志, 2020, 31(8): 600-603.
WANG Ning, LIU Zhao-yu. Application of dual-layer spectral detector CT in improving the imaging quality of lower extremity arteries. JOURNAL OF CHINA MEDICAL IMAGING, 2020, 31(8): 600-603.
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