Dual-Energy CT Applications in Urological Diseases

Dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) is a medical imaging technique that uses two different energy levels of X-rays to provide more detailed information about the composition tissues and materials within body. DECT technology still relatively new but applications have been developed for urological field. For example, it can be used analyze stones determine whether they are likely made up calcium oxalate, uric acid, or other minerals. This help guide treatment decisions, as types may require approaches treatment. The availability iodine maps helps differentiation between benign malignant tumors urinary tract, including bladder, kidneys, ureters. generated by on tumor vascularity, which in staging determining aggressiveness tumor. assess blood flow kidneys detect vascular disorders such renal artery stenosis aneurysms. critical early detection management these disorders, reduce risk failure improve outcomes. valuable tool field clinicians with accurate diagnosis planning various conditions. In this narrative review, we propose an overview possible application diseases.