MDCT Application of Thoracic Imaging
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J Korean Med Assoc. 2007;50(1):57-64
Publication date (electronic) : 2007 January 31
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https://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2007.50.1.57
Abstract
Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) provides new opportunities and poses challenges for medical imaging to radiologists and physicians. Isotropic imaging (similar resolution in three dimensional directions) allows in-depth views of anatomy and disease. Ultra-fast scan enables whole-body volume imaging within a single breath hold and thus the reduction of contrast medium consumption. CT volume data sets can be used for three-dimensional visualization of the whole body, with which the detailed and comprehensive interpretation of thoracic anatomy and specific disease location and extent is plausible. Moreover, four-dimensional CT imaging can be possible and therefore, we can observe and quantify cardiopulmonary functions without invasive procedures. The author reviews briefly the application of MDCT for the thoracic imaging.
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