Optimal window settings in single-source dual-energy computed tomography of the abdomen

• Published in: European journal of radiology Vol. 109; pp. 204 - 209
• Main Authors: Noda, Yoshifumi, Goshima, Satoshi, Kozaka, Kazuto, Yoneda, Norihide, Mizuno, Nozomi, Kato, Akiko, Fujimoto, Keita, Tsuji, Yusuke, Miyoshi, Toshiharu, Kawada, Hiroshi, Kawai, Nobuyuki, Tanahashi, Yukichi, Matsuo, Masayuki
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier B.V 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Contrast media; Iodine; Multidetector computed tomography; Contrast media; Multidetector computed tomography; Iodine

•Optimal window setting is needed for applying dual-energy CT images.•Optimal window setting is available for the preset setting in abdominal CT.•The best CNR was obtained using 65 keV images. To determine the optimal window settings for monochromatic images with various energy levels in single-sour...