Evaluation of the quantitative performance of non-enhanced dual-energy CT X-map in detecting acute ischemic brain stroke: A model observer study using computer simulation

• Published in: Physica medica Vol. 104; pp. 85 - 92
• Main Authors: Itoh, Toshihide, Noguchi, Kyo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2022
• Subjects: Computed tomography (CT); Dual-energy CT; Stroke; X-map; Dual-energy CT; X-map; Stroke; Computed tomography (CT)

[Display omitted] •Simulation study evaluated effectiveness of X-map + CHO in detecting ischemic edema.•We compared NE-DECT X-map images with NE-DECT mixed images.•X-map images showed better detectability at all edema densities & radiation doses.•Detectability of edema in mixed and X-map images...