Computed Tomography
Physical Principles, Patient Care, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control
- 5th Edition - June 6, 2022
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: Euclid Seeram
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 9 0 6 3 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 0 7 0 0 - 9
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Request a sales quoteBuild the foundation necessary for the practice of CT scanning with Computed Tomography: Physical Principles, Patient Care, Clinical Applications, and Quality Control, 5th Edition. Written to meet the varied requirements of radiography students and practitioners, this two-color text provides comprehensive coverage of the physical principles of computed tomography and its clinical applications. The clear, straightforward approach is designed to improve your understanding of sectional anatomic images as they relate to computed tomography and facilitate communication between CT technologists and other medical personnel.
- Chapter outlines and chapter review questions help you focus your study time and master content.
Radiography students and practitioners (approximately 15,000 US students per year; 230,600 practitioners
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface to the fifth edition
- Acknowledgments
- List of Tables
- List of Illustrations
- 1. Computed tomography: An overview
- Meaning
- Process
- How CT scanners work
- Historical perspectives
- Applications of volume scanning
- Artificial intelligence applications in CT
- CT scanner product data: Characteristic features
- Digital image processing
- Patient care and safety: Impact of CT technical innovations
- Review questions
- References
- Bibliography
- 2. Digital image processing
- Limitations of film-based imaging
- Generic digital imaging system
- Historical perspectives
- Image formation and representation
- What is digital image processing?
- Characteristics of the digital image
- Image digitization
- Image processing techniques
- Image compression overview
- Image synthesis overview
- Image-processing hardware
- The graphics processing unit: Uses in medical image processing
- CT as a digital image-processing system
- Image processing: An essential tool for CT
- Review questions
- References
- 3. Physical principles of computed tomography
- Limitations of radiography and tomography
- Physical principles
- Technological considerations
- Advantages and limitations of CT
- Review questions
- References
- 4. Data acquisition concepts
- Basic scheme for data acquisition
- Data acquisition geometries
- Slip-ring technology
- X-ray system
- CT detector technology
- Detector electronics
- Data acquisition and sampling
- Review questions
- References
- 5. Image reconstruction
- The forward and inverse problem in CT
- Essential mathematical terminology
- Image reconstruction from projections
- Reconstruction algorithms
- Types of data
- Image reconstruction in single-slice spiral/helical CT
- Image reconstruction in multislice spiral/helical CT
- Cone-beam algorithms for multislice CT scanners
- An overview of three-dimensional reconstruction techniques
- Review questions
- References
- Bibliography
- 6. Iterative and deep learning reconstruction basics
- Assumptions made to derive the FBP algorithm
- Noise reduction techniques
- IR algorithms without modeling: Fundamental concepts
- Modeling approaches in IR algorithms: An overview
- Examples of IR algorithms from CT vendors
- Deep learning reconstruction: An artificial intelligence-based approach-a new era
- Deep learning CT image reconstruction: Basic concepts
- Review questions
- References
- 7. Basic instrumentation
- Computer systems
- Software concepts
- Computer architectures and processing operations
- CT scanner—basic equipment configuration
- Imaging system
- CT computer and image processing system
- Image display, storage, recording, and communications
- CT and picture archiving and communications systems
- Cloud computing
- CT control console
- Options and accessories for CT
- Other considerations
- Review questions
- References
- 8. Image postprocessing and visualization tools
- Image postprocessing
- Windowing
- Two-dimensional image processing: CT image-reformatting techniques
- Three-dimensional image processing
- Visualization tools
- Advanced visualization and analysis workstations
- Review questions
- References
- 9. Image quality
- High-contrast spatial resolution
- Low-contrast resolution
- Temporal resolution
- CT number accuracy and uniformity
- Quantitation in dual-energy imaging
- Noise
- Image artifact
- Quality control
- Review questions
- References
- 10. Radiation dose in computed tomography
- CT use and dose trends
- Radiation quantities and their units
- Radiation bioeffects
- Patient exposure patterns in radiography and CT
- CT scanner x-ray beam geometry
- CT dosimetry concepts
- Factors affecting the dose in CT
- Automatic tube current modulation
- Iterative and deep learning reconstruction algorithms
- Image quality and dose: Operator considerations
- CT dose optimization
- Radiation protection considerations
- Bismuth shielding in CT
- CT room shielding: Brief overview
- The role of the CT technologist
- Diagnostic reference levels: A useful tool for optimization
- CT dose index registry
- Review questions
- References
- 11. Radiation awareness and safety campaigns in computed tomography
- Image wisely
- Image gently
- Radiation protection of patients
- Canada safe imaging
- Eurosafe imaging
- Other campaigns
- AAPM alliance for quality CT
- References
- 12. Multislice computed tomography: Physical principles and instrumentation
- SSCT: Historical background
- Conventional slice-by-slice CT scanning
- Principles of SSCT scanners
- Instrumentation
- Basic scan parameters
- Limitations of SSCT scanners
- Evolution of multislice CT scanners
- Physical principles
- Instrumentation
- Isotropic imaging
- Image quality considerations
- Wide area detector CT
- Dual-source CT: Basic principles
- Advantages of MSCT
- Review questions
- References
- 13. Other technical applications of computed tomography: Basic principles
- Cardiac computed tomography: A technical overview
- Brief history
- Essential technical considerations
- CT angiography: A technical overview
- CT fluoroscopy
- Applications in radiation therapy: CT simulation
- Medical image fusion
- Flat-detector CT
- Breast CT
- CT screening
- Quantitative CT
- Portable MSCT imaging
- Review questions
- References
- 14. Three-dimensional computed tomography: Basic concepts
- Rationale
- History
- Fundamental three-dimensional concepts
- Classification of three-dimensional imaging approaches
- Generic three-dimensional imaging system
- Technical aspects of three-dimensional imaging in radiology
- Rendering techniques
- Editing the volume dataset
- Equipment
- Clinical applications of three-dimensional imaging
- Virtual reality imaging: Technical considerations
- Cinematic rendering: A new 3D tool for CT imaging
- Applications of virtual endoscopy
- Advantages and limitations
- Software for interactive image assessment
- Role of the radiologic technologist
- Review questions
- References
- 15. Positron emission tomography/CT (PET/CT) and single photon emission computed tomography/CT (SPECT/CT) hybrid scanners
- Principles of PET imaging
- Principles of SPECT imaging
- Summary
- Review questions
- References
- 16. Patient care considerations
- Introduction
- Examination preparation
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Administration of medication
- Conclusion
- Review questions
- References
- 17. Computed tomography of the head, cerebral vessels, neck, and spine
- Introduction
- Indications
- Role of CT compared with other imaging modalities
- Sectional anatomy: A review
- Patient preparation
- Positioning
- Scanning protocols
- Radiographic technique
- Contrast media usage
- Review questions
- References
- 18. Computed tomography of the body
- Introduction
- Clinical indications
- Examination preparation
- Scanning protocols
- Review questions
- References
- Further reading
- 19. Pediatric computed tomography
- Introduction
- Role of the CT technologist
- Multidetector CT
- Dual-energy CT
- CT of the head, neck, and spine
- CT of the chest and abdomen
- Musculoskeletal CT
- CT angiography
- Cardiovascular CT
- Review questions
- References
- Further reading
- 20. Artificial intelligence: An overview of applications in health and medical imaging
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning
- Definitions
- Health applications
- Medical imaging applications
- AI in computed tomography
- AI in medical imaging research
- AI-based tools for medical imaging
- Ethics of AI in medical imaging
- The technologist and AI
- Review questions
- References
- 21. Quality control for computed tomography scanners
- What is quality control?
- Why quality control?
- Three tenets of quality control
- Quality control tests for CT scanners
- Review questions
- References
- Appendix A: Spiral versus helical spiral or helical computed tomography: Right or wrong?
- Answers to review questions
- Index
- Edition: 5
- Published: June 6, 2022
- Imprint: Saunders
- No. of pages: 536
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323790635
- eBook ISBN: 9780443107009
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Euclid Seeram
Dr. Seeram has had more than 26 textbooks published to date, including Computed Tomography (Elsevier). These books have a world-wide distribution and several of them have been adopted by Schools of Medical Imaging all over the world for their educational programs. He was formerly the Program Head of the Medical Imaging Degree at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where he worked for 38 years serving the Medical Imaging Education and Clinical Practice Communities.
Affiliations and expertise
Medical Imaging, Advanced Studies, British Columbia Institute of Technology, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada