Lauretta Vaassen

Dr. Lauretta Vaassen

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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 March 2017 in Current Radiology Reports
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ERElise D. Roele
Elise D. Roele
VTVeronique C. M. L. Timmer
Veronique C. M. L. Timmer
LVLauretta Vaassen
Lauretta Vaassen
AKAnna M. J. L. van Kroonenburgh
Anna M. J. L. van Kroonenburgh
APAlida Annechien Postma
Alida Annechien Postma
Purpose of Review To explain the technique of Dual-energy CT (DECT) and highlight its applications and advantages in head and neck radiology. Recent Findings Using DECT, additional datasets can be created next to conventional images. In head and neck radiology, three material decomposition algorithms can be used for improved lesion detection and delineation of the tumor. Iodine concentration measurements can aid in differentiating malignant from nonmalignant lymph nodes and benign posttreatment changes from tumor recurrence. Virtual non-calcium images can be used for detection of bone marrow edema. Virtual mono-energetic imaging can be useful for improved iodine conspicuity at lower keV and for reduction of metallic artifacts and increase in signal-to-noise ratio at higher keV. Summary DECT and its additional reconstructions can play an important role in head and neck cancer patients, from initial diagnosis and staging, to therapy planning, evaluation of treatment response and follow-up. Moreover, it can be helpful in imaging of infections and inflammation and parathyroid imaging as supplementary reconstructions can be obtained at lower or equal radiation dose compared with conventional single energy scanning.

1 September 2017 in Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
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LVLauretta Vaassen
Lauretta Vaassen
ESErnst Jan Maria Speel
Ernst Jan Maria Speel
PKPeter A.W.H. Keßler
Peter A.W.H. Keßler