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This book explains how cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), with its superior spatial resolution and compact configuration, is implemented and used in clinical applications and animal research. With a focus on image acquisition, reconstruction, processing, and display, the text covers the basic principles and applications of CBCT as well as adv
List of contents
Part I: Fundamental Principles and Techniques. History of X-Ray Computed Tomography: From Fan-Beam to Cone Beam. Acquisition of Projection Images. Reconstruction Algorithms. Cone Beam CT Image Quality. Radiation Dose. Part II: Advanced Techniques. Image Simulation. 3D Image Processing, Analysis, and Visualization. Volume-of-Interest Cone Beam CT. 4D Cone Beam CT. Image Correction. Part III: Applications. Multi-Detector Row CT. Cone Beam Micro-CT for Small Animal Research. Cardiac Imaging. C-Arm CT in the Interventional Suite. Cone Beam CT: Transforming Radiation Treatment Guidance, Planning, and Monitoring. Breast CT.
About the author
Chris C. Shaw is a professor and the director of digital imaging research at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston. He received his Ph.D from the University of Wisconsin-Madison under the supervision of Charles A. Mistretta. As a graduate student, he participated in Dr. Mistretta's research in developing the digital subtraction angiography (DSA) technique. He has since been working on the development and investigation of new medical x-ray imaging techniques, including cone beam CT and digital tomosynthesis, for applications to angiography, mammography, chest imaging, and interventional imaging.
Summary
This book explains how cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), with its superior spatial resolution and compact configuration, is implemented and used in clinical applications and animal research. With a focus on image acquisition, reconstruction, processing, and display, the text covers the basic principles and applications of CBCT as well as adv
