New Horizons Session

NH 1 - Photon-counting CT: clinical implementation

February 26, 08:00 - 09:30 CET

3 min
Chairperson's introduction
18 min
The technology
  1. To learn the basics of photon-counting technology.
  2. To understand different detector technologies.
  3. To understand workflow and tools available for image post-processing.
18 min
Impact on neuroimaging
  1. To learn the optimal imaging protocol in neuro emergency.
  2. To understand the advantages of ischaemic/haemorrhagic stroke imaging.
  3. To understand the added value of PCCT angiography of intracranial vessels.
18 min
Chest
  1. To learn the new ultra-high-resolution lung anatomy.
  2. To appreciate clinical impact in the assessment of interstitial lung diseases.
  3. To understand new tools (e.g. CT perfusion) in chest imaging and the potential utility in different clinical conditions.
18 min
Abdomen
  1. To learn new diagnostic tools of PCCT in liver imaging.
  2. To appreciate potential clinical advantages in diagnosing benign and malignant pancreatic diseases.
  3. To understand the role of PCCT in acute traumatic imaging.
15 min
Panel discussion: How to transition to photon-counting CT?