Multiplanar reformat display technique in abdominal multidetector row CT imaging

Clin Imaging. 2003 Mar-Apr;27(2):119-23. doi: 10.1016/s0899-7071(02)00490-4.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the image quality and diagnostic value of multiplanar reformat (MPR) of abdominal CT performed with multidetector row spiral technique (MDCT). Forty-five patients were referred for an abdominal MDCT angiography. No significant differences in image quality and in the number of lesions detected were found between axial and MPR images (t-test, P>.90 and chi-square, P>.95). Additional diagnostic value to axial images could be obtained with MPR display.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiography / methods
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Cohort Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Diseases / pathology*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Probability
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement*
  • Radiography, Abdominal
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods*