Xenon
Contrast Computed Tomography and Examples of its Applications in Practice
Hlatký R., Kanta M., Furuya Y., Gonzales J., Valadka A. B. , Robertson C. S.
Neurochirurgická klinika FN, Hradec Králové, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA, Dept. of Neurosurgery, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan |
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Summary:
Theoretical and practical aspects of cerebral blood flow measurement using the stable (non-radioactive)
xenon-computed tomography method are described. The principle, advantages, limitations are discussed and the clinical experience is reviewed, with particular emphasis on study of cerebrovascular
diseases, brain tumours, and head injuries.
Key words:
xenon, computed tomography, cerebral blood flow, cerebral ischaemia, arteriovenous
malformation, meningeoma, glial brain tumours, brain injury
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