@inproceedings{33d3a8f2ff0340ad97933cf05ed476b9,
title = "Volumetric soft tissue brain imaging on xCAT, a mobile, flat-panel X-ray CT system",
abstract = "We discuss the ongoing development of soft-tissue imaging capabilities on xCAT, a highly portable, flat-panel based cone-beam X-ray CT platform. By providing the ability to rapidly detect intra-cranial bleeds and other symptoms of stroke directly at the patient's bedside, our new system can potentially significantly improve the management of neurological emergency and intensive care patients. The paper reports on the design of our system, as well as on the methods used to combat artifacts due to scatter, non-linear detector response and scintillator glare. Images of cadaveric head samples are also presented and compared with conventional CT scans.",
keywords = "Cone-beam, Flat-panel detector, Mobile, X-ray CT",
author = "Wojciech Zbijewski and Stayman, {J. Webster}",
year = "2009",
doi = "10.1117/12.811025",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9780819475091",
series = "Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE",
booktitle = "Medical Imaging 2009",
note = "Medical Imaging 2009: Physics of Medical Imaging ; Conference date: 09-02-2009 Through 12-02-2009",
}