Computed Tomography: Fundamentals, System Technology, Image Quality, Applications (Hardcover)

~ Willi A. Kalender (Author) "CT was the first widely used radiological imaging modality which exclusively provided computed digital images instead of the well known directly acquired analog images..." (more)
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"…this book is exactly what is needed by anyone interested in the physics and technology behind the CT scanner." (Clinical Imaging, May/June 2007)

"…this is a very good book for technologists or anyone else interested in the function of computed tomography." (Advance for Imaging & Radiation Therapy Professionals, February 5, 2007)

"Physicists and clinicians with a strong interest in the how and why of CT will delight in this fine book…will be invaluable to those who are interested in the technical aspect of CT." (AuntMinnie.com, February 22, 2006)

Product Description

For the 2nd edition many sections of this book have been updated. In particular, material on multirow and area detectors, on cone-beam CT and on micro-CT have been added.
The book gives a comprehensive and user-friendly description of the theoretical and technical system fundamentals of computed tomography (CT) for a wide readership, from conventional single-slice acquisitions to volume acquisition with multi-slice and cone-beam spiral CT. It covers in detail all characteristic parameters relevant for image quality and all performance features significant for clinical application. Readers will thus be informed how to use a CT system to an optimum depending on the different diagnostic requirements. This includes a detailed discussion about the dose required and about dose measurements as well as how to reduce dose in CT. All considerations pay special attention to spiral CT and to new developments towards multi-slice and cone-beam CT.
The enclosed CD-ROM offers attractive case studies, animations and interactive exercises for image viewing and manipulation.
This book is intended for all those who work daily, regularly or even only occasionally with CT: physicians, radiographers, engineers, technicians and physicists. A glossary describes all the important technical terms in alphabetical order.
Contents:
System concepts, System components, Image reconstruction
Spiral CT, Multi-slice spiral CT, Dynamic CT, Quantitative CT
Image quality, Spatial resolution, Contrast, Pixel noise, Homogeneity, Routine and special applications, 3D displays, Post-processing
Quality assurance

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 306 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 2 edition (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3895782165
• ISBN-13: 978-3895782169
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #250,349 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for Medical Imaging Course, February 8, 2001

By	Fairfax John (Fairfax, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Computed Tomography: Fundamentals, System Technology, Image Quality, Applications (Hardcover)

I am teaching an Introduction to Medical Imaging Course at the 3rd to 4th year undergraduate level but also including some graduate students at an engineering school. I was looking for an up-to-date review of x-ray computed tomography. This book is it. It surveys the entire topic from historical events to the latest in multi-slice systems. One of the nicest features of the book is the included CD-ROM. It includes all figures used in the book, addition videos of recontruction examples, a case study folder, a multi-slice image (demo) viewer, as well as a demo version of program that calculates patient dose for CT proceedures. These additional tools have made my teaching preparation much easier. I highly recommend this book as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students, medical physicists, and medical students as well as those in the field that need an up-to-date review.

3.0 out of 5 stars Too technical for the Tech, October 24, 2009

By	Samy Mabrouk - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Sorry Rad techs I had to return this book. Is probably great for someone seeking to advance in the Physics, aspects of radiology.