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Low-dose multidetector computed tomography of the cervical spine: optimization of iterative reconstruction strength levels

Patrick Omoumi, Francis R. Verdun, Yosr Ben Salah, Bruno C. Vande Berg, Frédéric Lecouvet, Jacques Malghem, Julien G. Ott, Reto Meuli, Fabio Becce

Acta Radiologica · 2013 · 28 citations · 22 references

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Abstract

The optimal strength level of IR in low-dose cervical spine MDCT depends on the anatomical structure to be analyzed. For the intervertebral discs and the content of neural foramina, high strength levels of IR are recommended.

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