S A Schmidt1, M S Juchems. 1. Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 23, Ulm, Germany. stefan.schmidt@uniklinik-ulm.de
Abstract
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Perfusion computed tomography (CT) has its main application in the clinical routine diagnosis of neuroradiological problems. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Polyphase multi-detector spiral computed tomography is primarily used in liver diagnostics. METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: The use of perfusion CT is also possible for the diagnostics and differentiation of diffuse hepatic diseases. PERFORMANCE: The differentiation between cirrhosis and cirrhosis-like parenchymal changes is possible. It also helps to detect early stages of malignant tumors. ACHIEVEMENTS: However, there are some negative aspects, particularly that of radiation exposure. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: This paper summarizes the technical basics and possible applications of perfusion CT in cases of diffuse liver disease and weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of the examinations.
CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE: Perfusion computed tomography (CT) has its main application in the clinical routine diagnosis of neuroradiological problems. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS: Polyphase multi-detector spiral computed tomography is primarily used in liver diagnostics. METHODICAL INNOVATIONS: The use of perfusion CT is also possible for the diagnostics and differentiation of diffuse hepatic diseases. PERFORMANCE: The differentiation between cirrhosis and cirrhosis-like parenchymal changes is possible. It also helps to detect early stages of malignant tumors. ACHIEVEMENTS: However, there are some negative aspects, particularly that of radiation exposure. PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS: This paper summarizes the technical basics and possible applications of perfusion CT in cases of diffuse liver disease and weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of the examinations.
Authors: Daniel Spira; Maximilian Schulze; Alexander Sauter; Harald Brodoefel; Klaus Brechtel; Claus Claussen; Marius Horger Journal: Eur J Radiol Date: 2011-05-02 Impact factor: 3.528
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