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Multidetector-Row CT Basics, Technological Evolution, and Current Technology

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This introductory chapter briefly describes the basic principles of multidetector-row CT, followed by an overview of the technological evolution from the first multidetector-row systems to today’s latest technology. A special section is dedicated to the technological principles and applications of Dual Energy CT. The chapter is concluded by a section on post-processing applications.

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Faby, S., Flohr, T. (2017). Multidetector-Row CT Basics, Technological Evolution, and Current Technology. In: Bertolini, G. (eds) Body MDCT in Small Animals. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46904-1_1

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