Spectct scanner approved for canada canadian healthcare. This webbased training will introduce the learner to siemens proprietary imaging platform, syngo. Therefore it is possible to use all available true dual energy applications on single source ct systems with no compromise on dose. Software modules available for twinbeam dual energy. Iodinesubtraction virtual unenhanced images were reconstructed for each of the 40 scans obtained on an independent workstation syngo multimodality workplace, siemens medical solutions using commercially available software syngo, dual energy. The singlesource dual energy capability employs two sequential spiral ct scans operating at different kv levels to combine tissue information with disease morphology, improving image quality. These spectra are generated using different tube potentials, partially also with additional filtration at 140 kvp. Ct syngo 3d task card basic postprocessing this webbased training will provide all clinical and imaging professionals an overview of the most common types of image postprocessing.
This online training is intended to train you on new features and functionalities of the syngo. Software uses dual energy ct to identify specific anatomy based on chemical composition november 17, 2014 the u. Using the gsi volume viewer application of this vendorspecific software. Smooth selection of the energy level with the best contrasttonoise ratio andor with the lowest amount of metal artifacts.
Furthermore all other dual energy applications available on your syngo. Intermanufacturer comparison of dualenergy ct iodine. The dual energy scans were postprocessed using syngo. Siemens debuts advanced spectct system 24x7 magazine.
Image quality of iodine maps for pulmonary embolism. Finally, the singlesource dual energy capability of symbia intevo bold employs two sequential spiral ct scans operating at different kv levels to combine tissue information with disease morphology, improving image quality. New version of siemens definition edge brings dual energy to. Siemens healthineers debuts symbia intevo bold spectct. While this is a crossmodality software, attention will be paid to the syngo user interface as it relates to computed tomography.
Dualenergy ct as a potential new diagnostic tool in the. Oneclick for an optimized display of the mixed dataset with optimum contrast. Similarly, for dsdect dual energy datasets, vmi at 70 kev was reconstructed using a noiseoptimized secondgeneration monoenergetic algorithm syngo dual energy monoenergetic plus, siemens healthcare on a commercially available viewer syngo dual energy. Dualenergy computed tomography dect is a new diagnostic tool for gout, but. Dualenergy ct material density iodine quantification for. Food and drug administration fda has cleared siemens. The smart user interface and the automated preprocessing allows a fast and efficient use of dual energy data. Physicsinformed deep learning for dualenergy computed. Therefore it is possible to use all available true dual energy applications.
The objectives of this session are to inform about patient positioning, protocol choices, and the clinical aspects of dect applications including postprocessing workflows. Group 3 n 68 was examined on a dsct using dual energy mode somatom definition, siemens. Correlation between dualenergy and perfusion ct in. Ct syngo dual energy viewer on the syngo multimodality work place mmwp and on the ct workplace, model number 10094833. Evaluation of computeraided detection and dual energy. The objectives of this session are to inform about. Twinbeam dual energy enables simultaneous acquisition of high and low kv datasets. You can also create virtual noncontrast information using the dual energy information from fat and liver material. Postprocessing applications with the companys syngo dual energy software. Evaluation of computeraided detection and dual energy software in detection of peripheral pulmonary embolism. Accuracy of dualenergy computed tomography for the.
For our analysis, the livervnc application of the syngo dual energy software was used with modified parameters. Spectral information can also be resolved by layer detectors or quantumcounting detectors. Usa page 7 traditional 5 10k for syngo dual energy. Article siemens healthineers debut new spectct system. Siemens shows advanced reading tools imaging technology. Dual energy ratio ratio of attenuation of material at 80 kv to that at 140 kv was automatically calculated by the software. Worklist, bolus track, care dose, syngo general license, volume workflow, ctapp. In patients with hepatocellular carcinoma hcc, the best time to initiate a dual energy ct scan to show the peak arterial enhancement is 9 seconds after an attenuation threshold of 150 hu is reached in the. Dual energy is able to show the iodine distribution in parenchyma, which was not possible with single energy. Dualenergy ct dect has gained much attention as a diagnostic modality in evaluating renal lesions. To compare the dose estimates and image quality of dual energy ct. Dualenergy computed tomography has limited sensitivity for non. Basic components and features such as the monitor layout, menus, task cards, and the patient browser will be discussed. This new dual energy viewer assists you in the initial inspection of dual energy data by including the wellestablished features optimum contrast and monoenergetic images.
Ct syngo 3d task card basic postprocessing pepconnect. Fda clears siemens spectral ct imaging software for use. Participants will learn how to register a patient for a ct examination and how to customize many facets of this process. Ct dual energy workshop for physicians, technologists, and. Postprocessing applications with the companys syngo dual energy software include monoenergetic, calculi characterization, and gout.
Postprocessing applications using syngo dual energy software. Itn offers unique, exclusive coverage of covid19s im. The basis for this approach is a material decomposition into iodine contrast agent, fat, and liver tissue. Berner is a research consultant of siemens ag and a. Dualenergy ct iodinesubtraction virtual unenhanced. In addition to these ctoptimizing features, the symbia intevo bold. This method for calculating the virtual noncalcium image assumes that the ct number at. Dualenergy computed tomography ct is a method of ct. Class 2 device recall somatom definition as with option. You can also create virtual noncontrast information using the dual energy. Siemens shows advanced reading tools syngo dual energy lung pbv clearly shows a perfusion defect in the right lower lobe of the lung caused by pulmonary embolism. Correlation between dualenergy and perfusion ct in patients with.