Dose independent characterization of renal stones by means of dual energy computed tomography and machine learning: an ex-vivo study.

Journal: European radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To predict the main component of pure and mixed kidney stones using dual-energy computed tomography and machine learning.

Authors

  • Nils Große Hokamp
    Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany. Nils.Grosse-Hokamp@uk-koeln.de.
  • Simon Lennartz
    Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.
  • Johannes Salem
    Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Urology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Daniel Pinto Dos Santos
    Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Axel Heidenreich
    Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Urology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • David Maintz
    Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
  • Stefan Haneder
    Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Cologne, Kerpener Str. 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany.