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High Resolution 3D Imaging of Ex-Vivo Biological Samples by Micro CT
Published on: June 21, 2011
Full field image reconstruction is suitable for high-pitch dual-source computed tomography
Andreas H Mahnken1, Thomas Allmendinger, Martin Sedlmair
1Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital, RWTH Aachen University, Pauwelsstrasse 30, D-52074 Aachen, Germany. andreas.mahnken@rwth-aachen.de
A new image reconstruction technique enables full field of view (FOV) imaging in high-pitch dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) up to a pitch of 2.0, maintaining diagnostic image quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Computed Tomography
Background:
- The field of view (FOV) in high-pitch dual-source computed tomography (DSCT) is constrained by detector size.
- This limitation impacts image acquisition and diagnostic capabilities.
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