Published February 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Dual-energy perfusion CT of non-diseased lung segments using dual-source CT. Correlation with perfusion SPECT

  • 1. Yamaguchi Univ., Graduate School of Medicine, Ube, Yamaguchi (Japan)
  • 2. Yamaguchi Univ., Hospital, Ube, Yamaguchi (Japan)
  • 3. St Hill Hospital, Ube, Yamaguchi (Japan)

Description

The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of dual-energy perfusion CT (DEpCT) of non-diseased lung segments, using dual-source CT, in comparison with perfusion single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). 28 patients (18 male and 10 female; mean age 63 years; age range 18-86 years) underwent DEpCT and SPECT within a 3-day interval. The presence and location of perfusion defects in each segment of the lungs were evaluated. Perfusion defects were noted in 7 of 361 segments (1.9%) by DEpCT and in 19 of 361 segments (5.3%) by perfusion SPECT. DEpCT was in good agreement with perfusion SPECT for 338 of 361 segments (93.6%). Intraobserver agreement was also good, ranging from 93.4 to 93.6% (κ=0.64-0.75, p<0.01). For non-diseased lung segments, DEpCT correlated well with SPECT. (author)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Japanese Journal of Radiology (Print)
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 99-104
ISSN
1867-1071