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Dual-Energy CT in the Acute Abdomen

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Multi-detector CT (MDCT) plays a crucial role in the evaluation of acutely ill or injured patients especially in patients with an acute abdomen. MDCT has become the initial imaging modality in the emergency department for many acute conditions given the widespread availability, speed of acquisition, and high image quality. With the advent of dual-energy CT, simultaneous scanning with varying kVp spectra has the potential to characterize different materials based on their composition. A broad spectrum of clinical applications has been developed with increasing literature supporting the use of DECT throughout the body including application in the acutely ill patient. In this article, we will discuss the utility of DECT and illustrate examples of various applications in the acute abdomen in the emergency setting.

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Uyeda, J.W., Patino, M. & Sahani, D.V. Dual-Energy CT in the Acute Abdomen. Curr Radiol Rep 3, 20 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40134-015-0099-7

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