Singh R, Rai R, Mroueh N, Kambadakone A. Role of Dual Energy Computed Tomography in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Semin Ultrasound CT MR 2022;
43:320-332. [PMID:
35738817 DOI:
10.1053/j.sult.2022.03.008]
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Abstract
Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT), which allows material-based differential X-ray absorption behavior from near simultaneously acquired low- and high-kilovolt datasets is finding increasing applications in the evaluation of bowel diseases. In patients with inflammatory bowel disease, DECT techniques permit both qualitative and quantitative assessment. Particularly in patients with Crohn's disease, monoenergetic and iodine specific images have been explored. This article focuses on the principles and applications of DECT in inflammatory bowel disease along with review of its limitations and challenges.
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