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  • Computed Tomography
  • Dual-Energy CT

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  • A new generation of split-filter dual-energy CT (SFCT) systems has been developed with altered filter thicknesses.
  • These filter modifications may impact spectral separation and overall image quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the spectral performance of first-generation (SFCT-1st) and second-generation (SFCT-2nd) split-filter dual-energy CT systems.
  • The evaluation focused on virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) and iodine concentration maps.

Main Methods:

  • Phantom scans were performed using SFCT-1st and SFCT-2nd at 120 kVp, and SFCT-2nd also at 140 kVp.
  • Image quality was assessed using noise power spectrum (NPS), task-based transfer function (TTF), lesion detectability (d'), Hounsfield Unit (HU) accuracy, and iodine concentration accuracy.

Main Results:

  • SFCT-2nd at 120 kVp showed significantly lower noise magnitude and higher lesion detectability compared to SFCT-1st at 120 kVp.
  • Spatial frequencies (NPS) were lower with SFCT-1st, indicating a different noise texture.
  • Both systems demonstrated similar spatial resolution (TTF), while SFCT-2nd provided more accurate HU and iodine concentration values.

Conclusions:

  • The SFCT-2nd system, particularly at 120 kVp, offers superior spectral imaging capabilities compared to the SFCT-1st.
  • SFCT-2nd achieves lower noise, enhanced lesion detection, and improved quantitative accuracy with comparable spatial resolution and noise texture.