Perfusion CT imaging of the liver: review of clinical applications
Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: Perfusion computed tomography (CT) has a great potential for determining hepatic and portal blood flow; it offers the advantages of quantitative determination of lesion hemodynamics, distinguishing malignant and benign processes, as well as providing morphological data. Many studies have reported the use of this method in the assessment of hepatic tumors, hepatic fibrosis associated with chronic liver disease, treatment response following radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and hepatic perfusion changes after radiological or surgical interventions. The main goal of liver perfusion imaging is to improve the accuracy in the characterization of liver disorders. In this study, we reviewed the clinical application of perfusion CT in various hepatic diseases.
Authors: Hayri Ogul, Mecit Kantarci, Berhan Genc, Berhan Pirimoglu, Nesat Cullu, Yesim Kizrak, Omer Yilmaz, Nevzat Karabulut
Institution: Atatürk University
Language: English
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2102326700