Monte Carlo Simulation Analysis of Beam Hardening and Iodine Contrast CT Values: Effects of Body Size and Tube Voltage
Beam hardening and scattered radiation are major factors that reduce the quantitative accuracy of CT values, particularly in larger body sizes. Low tube voltage imaging is effective for stabilizing CT values and maintaining contrast enhancement. These findings support the optimization of tube voltage tailored to body size.
Authors
- Yasushi Katsunuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7017-6472)
- Hiroshi Honda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0011-9063)
Institutions
- Tokai University Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Japanese Journal of Radiological Technology
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.6009/jjrt.26-1595
- Primary Topic
- Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00