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Cirrhotic Liver

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Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) has always played a major role in liver imaging. Recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound, such as three-dimensional high-resolution sequences, parallel imaging techniques, and new contrast agents, have also increased the popularity and utilization of these imaging methods (Bryant et al. 2004; Lee et al. 2000). Nevertheless, development of multidetector-row CT technology has helped CT continue to excel in its already established indications, i.e., detection and characterization of hepatic lesions, and to add new clinical indications, i.e., CT angiography for pre-procedural mapping and liver perfusion (Sahani et al., AJR 179(1):53–59, 2002; Sahani et al., Comput Assist Tomogr 28(4):478–484, 2004; Guiney et al., Radiology 229(2):401–407, 2003; Schroeder et al., Radiology 224(2):586–591, 2002). The rapid pace of development of this technology has challenged radiologists in terms of the cost of replacement of scanners, optimization of CT protocols for existing indications, and development of protocols for the new applications made possible by multidetector-row CT technology. This paper discusses the advantages of multidetector-row CT for liver imaging, suggests guidelines to improve image quality through optimization of scanning protocols and strategies for administration of contrast, and reviews the potential clinical applications.

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