Photon Counting Computed Tomography: A Breakthrough in Imaging Technology
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Photon counting computed tomography (PCCT) is an emerging imaging technology that has been under development for several years. There are numerous benefits and applications of photon-counting computed tomography (CT) machines that have created a significant buzz in the healthcare community. Compared to traditional CT, PCCT technology has a superior spectral and spatial resolution, resulting in a stronger image resolution. It is also much faster than traditional CT and it uses lower radiation. Patient size and even movement are not a factor when worrying about motion artifacts or blurriness. I will begin by explaining the foundation of the technology behind this breakthrough in imaging.
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