TY - JOUR
T1 - Multidetector row CT
T2 - Principles and clinical applications
AU - Horton, Karen M.
AU - Sheth, Sheila
AU - Corl, Frank
AU - Fishman, Elliot K.
PY - 2002/1/1
Y1 - 2002/1/1
N2 - Multidetector row CT (MDCT) is the latest advancement in CT technology. The use of multiple detector rows allows faster scanning and thinner collimation. These improvements allow routine scans to be performed faster with higher z-axis resolution. New applications can also be developed using this new technology. To fully appreciate the potential of these new MDCT scanners, it is important for the radiologist to be familiar with the scanner design and capabilities. This article reviews the basic principles of MDCT scanners. Scanner/detector design, beam collimation/slice thickness, radiation dose, data manipulation, and display are discussed.
AB - Multidetector row CT (MDCT) is the latest advancement in CT technology. The use of multiple detector rows allows faster scanning and thinner collimation. These improvements allow routine scans to be performed faster with higher z-axis resolution. New applications can also be developed using this new technology. To fully appreciate the potential of these new MDCT scanners, it is important for the radiologist to be familiar with the scanner design and capabilities. This article reviews the basic principles of MDCT scanners. Scanner/detector design, beam collimation/slice thickness, radiation dose, data manipulation, and display are discussed.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 12233913
AN - SCOPUS:0036090998
VL - 43
SP - 143
EP - 181
JO - Critical Reviews in Diagnostic Imaging
JF - Critical Reviews in Diagnostic Imaging
SN - 1040-8371
IS - 2
ER -