DICOM PS3.17 2020a - Explanatory Information

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## JJJJ.2 Use Cases

Multi-energy CT data can be reconstructed and processed in different ways to serve a variety of purposes.

- Differentiate materials that look similar on conventional CT images, e.g., to differentiate Iodine and Calcium in vascular structures or to differentiate vascular structures from adjacent bone.

- Quantify base materials to accurately define tissues and organs. The intent is to quantify materials, and to extract regions and organs based on their composition.

- Generate virtual non-contrast images from a contrast-enhanced image rather than having to scan the patient twice.

- Reduce beam hardening artifacts.

- Enhance the effect of contrast such as highlighting Iodine and soft tissue.

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DICOM PS3.17 2020a - Explanatory Information