Progress of Material Decomposition Algorithms in Dual-energy CT Imaging

GUO Qiao; YAO Xufeng

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GUO Q, YAO X F. Progress of Material Decomposition Algorithms in Dual-energy CT Imaging[J]. CT Theory and Applications, 2023, 32(1): 139-146. DOI: 10.15953/j.ctta.2021.067. (in Chinese).

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GUO Q, YAO X F. Progress of Material Decomposition Algorithms in Dual-energy CT Imaging[J]. CT Theory and Applications, 2023, 32(1): 139-146. DOI: 10.15953/j.ctta.2021.067. (in Chinese).

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GUO Q, YAO X F. Progress of Material Decomposition Algorithms in Dual-energy CT Imaging[J]. CT Theory and Applications, 2023, 32(1): 139-146. DOI: 10.15953/j.ctta.2021.067. (in Chinese).

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Progress of Material Decomposition Algorithms in Dual-energy CT Imaging

GUO Qiao^{1, 2,},
YAO Xufeng^2, ,

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School of Health Science and Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
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College of Medical Imaging, Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Shanghai 201308, China

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男，上海健康医学院医学影像学院教授、博士生导师，主要从事医学图像处理方面的研究，E-mail：yao6636329@hotmail.com
Received Date: December 16, 2021
Accepted Date: April 05, 2022
Available Online: April 17, 2022
Published Date: January 30, 2023

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Spectral CT can produce basis materials with different X-ray energies. Subsequently, the generated basis materials can be used for qualitative and quantitative evaluation of tissue components and contrast agent distribution. This approach presents a superior ability to separate and identify imaging materials compared to traditional single-energy CT. Dual-energy spectrum technology is one of the most commonly used modes in spectrum CT, which plays an important role in clinical application. In this study, the decomposition methods of a basis material in the image domain of dual-energy spectrum CT were classified into two categories: two-material decomposition and multi-material decomposition. Finally, these methods are summarized and trend of future development is addressed.
- spectral CT,
- dual-energy CT,
- image domain,
- basis material decomposition

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