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Spiral CT of the Liver

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Contrast Agents in Liver Imaging

Part of the book series: Series in Radiology ((SERA,volume 25))

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Abstract

The radiological evaluation of the liver using computed tomography (CT) has progressively evolved since its introduction in the early 1970s. This has been particularly true during the last decade. Numerous CT techniques have been described and are constantly being modified as the technology evolves. The ultimate goal is to attain the highest sensitivity and specificity for focal and diffuse liver disease using CT. This has become even more important with the advent of MR imaging as a competing modality for liver imaging.

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  1. Gregory T. Sica
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  2. Marla Polger
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  1. Clinical Development Diagnostics, Magnetic Resonance and Ultrasound Contrast Media, Schering AG, Berlin, Germany

    T. Balzer  & H.-P. Niendorf  & 

  2. Department of Radiology, Charité Hospital, Humboldt University, Schumannstr. 20/21, D-10098, Berlin, Germany

    B. Hamm

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Sica, G.T., Polger, M. (1995). Spiral CT of the Liver. In: Balzer, T., Hamm, B., Niendorf, HP. (eds) Contrast Agents in Liver Imaging. Series in Radiology, vol 25. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0477-7_3

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