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Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine
This review article discusses technical aspects of computed tomography (CT) imaging of the spine. Patient positioning, and its influence on image quality and movement artefact, is discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the choice of scan parameters and their relation to image quality and radiat...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3259341/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22347928 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0047-2 |
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author | Tins, Bernhard |
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description | This review article discusses technical aspects of computed tomography (CT) imaging of the spine. Patient positioning, and its influence on image quality and movement artefact, is discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the choice of scan parameters and their relation to image quality and radiation burden to the patient. Strategies to reduce radiation burden and artefact from metal implants are outlined. Data acquisition, processing, image display and steps to reduce artefact are reviewed. CT imaging of the spine is put into context with other imaging modalities for specific clinical indications or problems. This review aims to review underlying principles for image acquisition and to provide a rough guide for clinical problems without being prescriptive. Individual practice will always vary and reflect differences in local experience, technical provisions and clinical requirements. |
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spelling | pubmed-32593412012-02-17 Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine Tins, Bernhard Insights Imaging Review This review article discusses technical aspects of computed tomography (CT) imaging of the spine. Patient positioning, and its influence on image quality and movement artefact, is discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the choice of scan parameters and their relation to image quality and radiation burden to the patient. Strategies to reduce radiation burden and artefact from metal implants are outlined. Data acquisition, processing, image display and steps to reduce artefact are reviewed. CT imaging of the spine is put into context with other imaging modalities for specific clinical indications or problems. This review aims to review underlying principles for image acquisition and to provide a rough guide for clinical problems without being prescriptive. Individual practice will always vary and reflect differences in local experience, technical provisions and clinical requirements. Springer-Verlag 2010-10-21 /pmc/articles/PMC3259341/ /pubmed/22347928 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0047-2 Text en © European Society of Radiology 2010 |
spellingShingle | Review Tins, Bernhard Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine |
title | Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine |
title_full | Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine |
title_fullStr | Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine |
title_full_unstemmed | Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine |
title_short | Technical aspects of CT imaging of the spine |
title_sort | technical aspects of ct imaging of the spine |
topic | Review |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3259341/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22347928 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13244-010-0047-2 |
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