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Chapter-09 Recent Advances in Computed Tomography

BOOK TITLE: Textbook of Radiology for CT and MRI Technicians with MCQs

Author
1. Khanduri Sachin
ISBN
9789352701766
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14192_10
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
9
Author Affiliations
1. Era’s Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Chapter keywords
Computed tomography, CT, cone-beam CT, CBCT, multiple detector computed tomography, MDCT, Dual energy CT, DECT, positron emission tomography, electron beam tomography, EBT

Abstract

For evaluation of numerous diseases, computed tomography has become one of the most crucial modality in diagnostic imaging. Cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanners are compact, low cost, and low radiation dose system, which are specifically dedicated to imaging of maxillofacial region. It is the most significant technological advancement that has created a revolution in field of dentistry, facilitating the transition of dental diagnosis from 2-dimensional to 3-dimensional images. Advantages of CBCT are rapid scan time, limitation of the X-radiation to the area of interest, reduced patient radiation dose, and image accuracy. Multiple detector computed tomography (MDCT) scanning is a rapid and painless diagnostic procedure that combines the use of computers and X-ray equipment to produce images of inside of the body. Advantages of MDCT are shorter scan duration, improved contrast-enhanced scans, and longer scan ranges CTA. In this chapter, multiple choice questions are provided along with their answers.

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