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Accuracy of Computed Tomography Attenuation Value of Lumbar Vertebra to Assess Bone Mineral Density

BACKGROUND: Computed tomography (CT) attenuation (Hounsfield unit [HU]) value of lumbar vertebra may provide an alternative method in the detection of osteoporosis during CT scans. METHODS: A cross-sectional study on 50 patients of age 50 and above with contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) and dual-energy X-...

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Autores principales: Chia, Kok King, Haron, Juhara, Nik Malek, Nik Fatimah Salwati
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7909356/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33679219
http://dx.doi.org/10.21315/mjms2021.28.1.6