Publishing House of the Future
16/05/2012
A big drawback with conventional CT imaging is the limited contrast between e.g. lipid and surrounding tissues. With single-source CT systems, different materials can have very similar attenuation, and thus appear the same in the CT image.
Recently developed, novel, dual-energy CT systems can simultaneously measure attenuation in two maximally distinct X-ray energy bands. MESRECON addresses the shortcomings of these systems that cause poor image quality or unacceptably long acquisition times. It does this by developing truly dual-energy image reconstruction techniques.
Building further on some of the results of the IBBT ICON projects SuperCT, CIMI (2010 2011) and MEVIC (2008 2009), MESRECON will develop:
• A detailed model of the acquisition and image processing
• Dual-energy reconstruction techniques based on this model and on advanced image restoration techniques
The goal of this project is to realize significant technology advances that will facilitate introduction of new multi-energy emission tomography in medical and preclinical imaging. In this project we are creating basic technology that will enable a paradigm shift in medical imaging from single to multi-energy systems.
Tags: Birgit Morlion, Future Media & Imaging Department, Healthy Society, ICON
Types: ICON
Partners
Barco, AZ Jette Radiology, Bioscan Inc, GE Medical Systems SCS-
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