Liver CT

Abstract

Computed tomography (CT) of the liver is commonly performed in a variety of clinical settings, most notably oncology and trauma. The widespread use of hepatic CT is facilitated by short scan times that is not only well tolerated by patients but also provides reliable image quality. This chapter describes liver imaging techniques for multi-detector row CT (MDCT) scanners, detailing contrast media administration and image acquisition techniques, including strategies for radiation dose reduction and emerging applications, such as CT perfusion.