Optimizing diceCT protocols for post-mortem cetacean imaging: diffusible iodine enhancement of a rare narrow-ridged finless porpoise (Neophocaena asiaeorientalis) fetal specimen using clinical-grade computed tomography
Clinical-grade diceCT provides a practical alternative to microCT for cetacean fetal imaging by achieving organ-scale resolution. The protocol enabled comprehensive 3D morphological analysis without tissue destruction. The archived dataset and destained specimen offer enduring value for conservation research, education, and method development.
Authors
- Daji Noh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1447-2194)
- Cherry Tsz Ching Poon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3020-519X)
- Adams Hei Long Yuen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9326-0247)
- Kai‐Chieh Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1372-0229)
- Sooyoung Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7973-4714)
- Ji‐Hyung Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8210-3198)
- YC Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-8436-3460)
- Sang Wha Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7205-7741)
- Byung Yeop Kim
Institutions
- Tung Wah College (HK)
- Kangwon National University (KR)
- Queen Mary Hospital (CN)
- Jeju National University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Veterinary Research
- Published
- 2025-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-05191-z
- Primary Topic
- Marine animal studies overview
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00