Diffraction-Enhanced Imaging of Musculoskeletal Tissues Using a Conventional X-Ray Tube

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 2009 · Academic Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acra.2009.04.006· OSTI ID:980150

Muehleman, C; Li, J; Connor, D; Parham, C; Pisano, E; Zhong, Z

DEI based on a conventional x-ray tube allows the visualization of skeletal and soft tissues simultaneously. Although more in-depth testing and optimization of the DEI setup must be carried out, these data demonstrate a proof of principle for further development of the technology for future clinical imaging. In conventional projection radiography, cartilage and other soft tissues do not produce enough radiographic contrast to be distinguishable from each other. Diffraction-enhanced imaging (DEI) uses a monochromatic x-ray beam and a silicon crystal analyzer to produce images in which attenuation contrast is greatly enhanced and x-ray refraction at tissue boundaries can be detected. The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of conventional x-ray tube-based DEI for the detection of soft tissues in experimental samples.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) National Synchrotron Light Source
• Sponsoring Organization: Doe - Office Of Science
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-98CH10886
• OSTI ID: 980150
• Report Number(s): BNL--93068-2010-JA
• Journal Information: Academic Radiology, Journal Name: Academic Radiology Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 16
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ATTENUATION
BEAMS
CARTILAGE
CRYSTALS
DATA
DETECTION
IMAGES
OPTIMIZATION
REFRACTION
SILICON
TESTING
USES
X-RAY TUBES
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