See the difference spectral-detector CT can make
With Philips true detector-based spectral CT, scan as you normally would for fast, low-dose conventional and spectral data. Detector-based spectral CT acquires scans within a single exposure and without special scan modes, and with results on-demand. No longer do you have to choose between viewing anatomical structures and identifying material composition. Scroll down to compare
One case, two ways
To illustrate the power of spectral-detector CT, we present two hypothetical patients with identical health profiles, both complaining of abdominal pain. Their doctors schedule CT scans to learn more. One patient undergoes a conventional CT scan, while the other has a spectral-detector CT scan. The process is the same for both patients, and the workflow is nearly identical for the hospital staff.
Conventional CT scan
Connor P.
Age: 51 Height: 6'0" Weight: 175 lbs Abdominal CTA scan with a 70-second contrast injection delay
Spectral-detector CT scan
Tom M.
Age: 50 Height: 5'11" Weight: 165 lbs Abdominal CTA scan with a 70-second contrast injection delay
Each CT scan produces a conventional CT image that shows anatomical structures in the abdomen.
Conventional CT image
Spectral-detector CT image
But what if one view isn't enough?
In this hypothetical example, the radiologists need more information about a visible mass in the pancreas in order make a confident diagnosis.
Conventional CT image
With a traditional CT, if the image is inconclusive, the patient may be asked to return for an additional scan.
Spectral-detector CT image
Unlike traditional CT images, spectral-detector CT images capture spectral information 100% of the time —without special planning or set-up. That means you can analyze the spectral data in any image retrospectively, using a variety of spectral viewing tools. You can, for example, adjust the monoenergetic level or get Zeffective maps. Try it yourself below.
Energy slider
Composition mapping
Additional MonoE view
Key features
How it works
Spectral-detector simultaneously absorbs and differentiates high and low energy from a single polyenergetic X-ray beam. Spectral results are acquired within a single scan without the need for special modes.
Spectral Results Anytime, Anywhere. Single DICOM entity contains sufficient information for retrospective analysis.
Detector-based spectral CT simultaneously absorbs and differentiates high and low energy, in a single polyenergetic X-ray beam at the detector level.
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It's not just an image.
It's a defining moment.
Learn how Image quality, dose and workflow can come together with spectral-detector CT.
