Technological evolution, knowledge of data capture modes and image reconstruction procedures; 3D imaging techniques; good knowledge CT anatomy of the various organs and systems of the human body.
Course Prerequisites
good knowledges of Computed Tomography basic physics and equiement/instrumentation, basic knowledges of anatomy of each body districts.
Teaching Methods
Live lessons provided to students using power point slides
(These theoretical contents are applied to the vocational training level foreseen by the degree course )
Assessment Methods
- written pre - exam multychoice test
-oral exam with questions about theory and anatomy
(Admission to the oral examination is subordinated to the completion the written test)
Texts
Material provided by the teacher. For anatomy the reference text is:"Anatomia radiologica, atlante di anatomia umana per bioimmagini" IV edition of Jamie Weir , Peter H. Abrahams , Jonathan D. Spratt , Lonie R. Salkowski
Contents
- Brief introduction of technological evolution: - first-second-third-fourth generation CT Image reconstruction techniques: - Iterative method, CT numbers, reconstruction matrix, spatial, contrast, temporal resolutions - 3D image reconstruction, multisliceCT: helical and spiral scanning, CT artifacts, Dual Source CT - Cone Beam (CBCT): - Use in maxillofacial radiology-interventional radiology- IGRT, advantages and disadvantages of CBCT
