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Measured Hounsfield Units of phantom components at 120kVp
| Organ | Hounsfield Unit (Mean, SD) |
|---|---|
| Liver | 55.0 ± 18.0 |
| Liver Vasculature | 70.0 ± 15.0 |
| Kidneys | 40.0 ± 11.0 (inner), 55.0 ± 11 .0(outer) |
| Spleen | 40.0 ± 15.0 |
| Colon | Too variable to measure |
| Pancreas | 60.0 ± 14.0 |
| Intra-abdominal fat | − 100 ± 15.0 |
| Muscle layers | 50 ± 10.0 |
