Application of Dual-Energy Spectral Computed Tomography to Thoracic Oncology Imaging
Cherry Kim, Wooil Kim, Sung‐Joon Park, Young Hen Lee, Sung Ho Hwang, Hwan Seok Yong, Yu‐Whan Oh, Eun-Young Kang, Ki Yeol Lee
Abstract
map). The application of information gained using this technique in the field of thoracic oncology is important, and therefore many studies have been conducted to explore the use of DESCT in the evaluation and management of thoracic malignancies. Here we summarize and review recent DESCT studies on clinical applications related to thoracic oncology.
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