Title :
Progress toward Quantitative Computed Tomography
Author :
Brooks, Rodney A ; Keller, Mark R. ; Connor, Christopher M O ; Sheridan, William T.
Author_Institution :
Neuroradiology and Computed Tomography Section, Surgical Neurology Branch, National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Building 10, Rm 11N242 Bethesda, Maryland 20205
fDate :
6/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Progress in the quantitative use of CT numbers for patient diagnosis has been limited because of scanner drift, energy dependence, and various artifacts. The nature of these errors is discussed, and methods of evaluating them are described. In addition, remedial measures are mentioned, including the use of a three-point calibration phantom.
Keywords :
Attenuation; Bones; Computed tomography; Medical diagnosis; Neoplasms; Nervous system; Numerical analysis; Pathology; Proteins; Surgery;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1980.4330984
