Perfusion Computed Tomography in Rectal Carcinoma: Influence of Optimization of the Patlak Range on Calculation of Equivalent Blood Volume and Flow Extraction
Abstract:Purpose
The aim of the study is to assess the influence of manual adjustment of the Patlak range in computed tomography (CT) perfusion analysis of rectal carcinoma compared with default range of the perfusion software.
Methods
This study was approved by the institutional review board and informed consent was obtained. Twenty-one patients (12 male, 9 female; mean age ± SD, 59 ± 11 years) with rectal cancer were included and underwent perfusion CT before … Show more
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