BioMedical Imaging Laboratory

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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

Department of Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering

Thomas N. Hangartner, Ph.D.

This course provides an in-depth discussion of specific problems in the field of computed tomography based on selected journal articles. Download articles from the following web site:

http://www.wright.edu/academics/bmil/bme732.htm.

Articles

Brooks RA,  DiChiro G (1976):  Principles of Computer Assisted Tomography (CAT) in Radiographic and Radioisotopic Imaging.  Phys Med Biol 21:689-732.

Rüegsegger P, Hangartner T, Keller HU, Hinderling T (1978):  Standardization of Computed Tomography Images by Means of a Material-Selective Beam Hardening Correction.  J Comput Assist Tomogr 2:184-188.

Hangartner T (1987):  Correction of Scatter in Computed Tomography Images of Bone.  Med Phys 14:335-340.

Müller A, Rüegsegger P,  Seitz P (1985):  Optimal CT Settings for Bone Evaluations.  Phys Med Biol 30:401-409.

Genant HK, Boyd D (1977):  Quantitative Bone Mineral Analysis Using Dual Energy Computed Tomography.  Investigative Radiology 12:545-551.

Goodsitt MM, Rosenthal DI, Reinus WR, Coumas J (1987):  Two Postprocessing CT Techniques for Determining the Composition of Trabecular Bone.  Investigative Radiology 22:209-15.

Robertson DD, Weiss PJ, Fishman EK, Magiol D, Walker PS (1988):  Evaluation of CT Techniques for Reducing Artifacts in the Presence of Metallic Orthopedic Implants.  J Comput Assist Tomogr 12:236-241.

Course Philosophy:  Acquisition of knowledge through the study of journal articles. This requires a major individual effort from each student.  In order to provide time for this effort, the class will meet only once per week, the other class meeting time is reserved for study of the articles.  During the actual class meeting, the material of the journal article will be illuminated through in-depth discussion.  One student will provide a brief overview of the content at the beginning of each class.

Grading:                 — Class attendance and contribution                                20%

                             — Quizzes on journal article content                                 25%

                             — Presentation of article overview                                    25%

                             — Term paper                                                                 30%

Offices:                  244 Russ Center, WSU campus; ext. 5070

504 East Bldg., Miami Valley Hospital; 208-2257

Office Hours:          Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30 pm; for other times, make appointment by calling MVH office or have arrangements made through BIE office.

Updated 28 March 2008