The Usefulness of Dual-Layer Spectral Computed Tomography for Myelography: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

We describe a case of lumbar stenosis in which retrospective spectral analysis using dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography (CT) had the ability to expand the evaluable region in the spinal canal. Spinal canal stenosis is a common condition whose symptoms (such as lower back and leg pain w...

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Main Authors: Yuji Iyama, Takeshi Nakaura, Ayumi Iyama, Kazuhiro Katahira, Yasuyuki Yamashita
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Orthopedics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1468929
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description We describe a case of lumbar stenosis in which retrospective spectral analysis using dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography (CT) had the ability to expand the evaluable region in the spinal canal. Spinal canal stenosis is a common condition whose symptoms (such as lower back and leg pain with walking) deteriorate the quality of life. Generally, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT myelography are performed to diagnose canal stenosis. Dual-layer spectral detector CT can yield virtual monochromatic imaging and retrospective on-demand spectral analysis without a prescan setting. Spectral analysis could expand the evaluable region in the spinal canal for increasing the contrast enhancement in the canal.
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spelling doaj-art-ee9cb26e3ab14fe989df154c40374a922025-08-20T03:20:43ZengWileyCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572018-01-01201810.1155/2018/14689291468929The Usefulness of Dual-Layer Spectral Computed Tomography for Myelography: A Case Report and Review of the LiteratureYuji Iyama0Takeshi Nakaura1Ayumi Iyama2Kazuhiro Katahira3Yasuyuki Yamashita4Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kumamoto Chuo Hospital, Kumamoto, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Kumamoto Chuo Hospital, Kumamoto, JapanDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, JapanWe describe a case of lumbar stenosis in which retrospective spectral analysis using dual-layer spectral detector computed tomography (CT) had the ability to expand the evaluable region in the spinal canal. Spinal canal stenosis is a common condition whose symptoms (such as lower back and leg pain with walking) deteriorate the quality of life. Generally, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT myelography are performed to diagnose canal stenosis. Dual-layer spectral detector CT can yield virtual monochromatic imaging and retrospective on-demand spectral analysis without a prescan setting. Spectral analysis could expand the evaluable region in the spinal canal for increasing the contrast enhancement in the canal.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/1468929
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Case Reports in Orthopedics
title The Usefulness of Dual-Layer Spectral Computed Tomography for Myelography: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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title_fullStr The Usefulness of Dual-Layer Spectral Computed Tomography for Myelography: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
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