Table 2. Dual-energy CT scanning parameters and post-processing.
CT Scanning parameters | Pre-contrast | Early arterial | Pancreatic | Portal venous |
Voltage (kVp) | 120 | 80 | Dual energy (80/140) | |
Mean scanning delays after contrast injection (s) | 26 | 40 | 70 | |
Collimation (mm) | 64×0.6 | 14×1.2 | ||
Rotation time (s) | 0.5 | 0.5 | ||
Pitch | 0.9 | 0.85 | ||
Kernel | B30f | D30f | ||
Tube current (mAs) | 150 | 210 | 80 (140 kVp tube)340 (80 kVp tube) |