Multidector-row Computed Tomography

by Marchal, G.; Vogl, Thomas J.; Heiken, Jay P.

• ISBN13: 9788847003057
• ISBN10: 8847003059
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-05-01
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) has advanced the approach to diagnostic assessment of many pathologies and now plays an integral role in imaging of both abdominal and cardiovascular diseases. The possibility to acquire diagnostic images with shorter scan duration, longer scan ranges, and/or thinner sections, MDCT has facilitated the opening of new horizons, such as interventional MDCT and functional imaging in stroke and oncology. In addition, advanced postprocessing techniques now permit high quality volumetric imaging in combination with maximum intensity projections, volume rendering, curved planar reformations and multiplanar reconstructions. This volume gathers contributions by internationally renowned specialists in the field who, through presenting their clinical experience, provide a thorough overview not only of MDCT and its practical applications, but also of workflow management in everyday clinical practice. Focussing on scanning and contrast protocols, the current advantages and disadvantages of non-enhanced vs. enhanced MDCT are discussed, along with insights into likely future developments. The volume represents an up-to-date source of technical and practically-oriented clinical information which should prove of great benefit to all who wish to improve or consolidate their knowledge and expertise in MDCT.

Table of Contents

SECTION I -- Principles and Challenges of MDCT
Introduction	3	(2)
E. Freddy Avni
MDCT: Technical Principles and Future Trends	5	(8)
Mathias Prokop
Contrast Medium Administration and Scan Timing for MDCT	13	(12)
Jay P. Heiken
Kyongtae T. Bae
SECTION II -- Abdominal Imaging
Introduction	23	(2)
Bernard E. Van Beers
Imaging Benign and Metastatic Liver Tumors with MDCT	25	(10)
Pierre-Jean Valette
Frank Pilleul
Arielle Crombe-Ternamian
MDCT of Primary Liver Malignancy	35	(8)
Alfonso Marchiano
MDCT of the Pancreas	43	(6)
Jay P. Heiken
Abdominal Imaging: Use of High-Concentration Contrast Media	49	(16)
Renate M. Hammerstingl
SECTION III -- Cardiac and Vascular Imaging
Introduction	63	(2)
Steven Dymarkowski
Johan de Mey
Essentials of Contrast Medium Delivery for CT Angiography	65	(8)
Dominik Fleischmann
Current and Future Indications of Cardiac MDCT	73	(6)
Christoph R. Becker
Abdominal Aorta, Renal Arteries and Run-Off Vessels	79	(10)
Carlo Catalano
Alessandro Napoli
Francesco Fraioli
Mario Cavacece
Linda Bertoletti
Piergiorgio Nardis
Roberto Passariello
MDCT for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism: Have We Reached Our Goal?	89	(10)
Andreas F. Kopp
Axel Kuttner
Stephen Schroder
Martin Heuschmid
Claus D. Claussen
SECTION IV -- Future Prospects in MDCT Imaging
Introduction	97	(2)
Koenraad Verstraete
Paul M. Parizel
Multislice CT: Interventional MDCT	99	(10)
Thomas J. Vogl
Christopher Herzog
Functional CT Imaging in Stroke and Oncology	109	(4)
Kenneth A. Miles
MDCT and Data Explosion: Current Technologies and Directions for Future Development in Managing the Information Overload	113	(8)
Geoffrey D. Rubin
Late Adverse Events Following Administration of Iodinated Contrast Media: An Update	121
Alberto Spinazzi