Dual-layer spectral computed tomography: measuring relative electron density

The goal of this study was to examine the feasibility and accuracy of a novel dual-energy CT technique in measuring the electron density. By using dual-layer CT (DLCT), the authors investigated two approaches to obtain relative electron densities. The results showed that DLCT-based electron density estimates have high validity and potential to improve the procedure and accuracy of measuring electron density in clinical practice.

Article: Dual-layer spectral computed tomography: measuring relative electron density

Authors: Kai Mei, Sebastian Ehn, Markus Oechsner, Felix K. Kopp, Daniela Pfeiffer, Alexander A. Fingerle, Franz Pfeiffer, Stephanie E. Combs, Jan J. Wilkens, Ernst J. Rummeny and Peter B. Noël