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Investigation of the slice sensitivity profile for step-and-shoot mode multi-slice computed tomography.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11339745     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Multislice compound tomography (MCT) is one of the recent technology advancements in CT. Compared to single slice CT, MCT significantly improves examination time, x-ray tube efficiency, and contrast material utilization. Although the scan mode of MCT is predominately helical, step-and-shoot (axial) scans continue to be an important part of routine clinical protocols. In this paper, we present a detailed investigation on the slice sensitivity profile (SSP) of MCT in the step-and-shoot mode. Our investigation shows that, unlike single slice CT, the SSP for MCT exhibits multiple peaks and valleys resulting from intercell gaps between detector rows. To fully understand the characteristics of the SSP, we developed an analytical model to predict the behavior of MCT. We propose a simple experimental technique that can quickly and accurately measure SSP. The impact of the SSP on image artifacts and low contrast detectability is also investigated.
Authors:
J Hsieh
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Medical physics     Volume:  28     ISSN:  0094-2405     ISO Abbreviation:  Med Phys     Publication Date:  2001 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-05-07     Completed Date:  2001-09-27     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0425746     Medline TA:  Med Phys     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  491-500     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Applied Science Laboratory, GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0414, USA. jiang.hsieh@med.ge.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Models, Statistical
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation*,  methods*
X-Rays

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