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Hounsfield unit

Known as: HU, [hnsf'U] 
Term given to the dimensions of the quantifier of x-ray attenuation, CT number.(Dr. Joseph A. Thie)
National Institutes of Health

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2017
2017
Volumetric Analysis of Carotid Plaque Components and Cerebral Microbleeds: A Correlative Study.
2015
2015
X-ray computed tomography to study rice (Oryza sativa L.) panicle development
Highlight The computed tomography (CT) scanning method is used for the temporal analysis of panicle development in two rice… 
2014
2014
Usefulness of hounsfield unit and density in the assessment and treatment of urinary stones
Computed tomography (CT) is widely used to examine stones in the urinary system. In addition to the size and location of the… 
2014
2014
Accuracy of coronary computed tomography angiography vs intravascular ultrasound for evaluation of vessel area.
2013
2013
Computed tomography density histogram analysis to evaluate pulmonary emphysema in ex-smokers.
Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
Quantification of radiation-induced lung damage with CT scans: The possible benefit for radiogenomics
Abstract Background. Radiation-induced lung damage (RILD) is an important problem. Although physical parameters such as the mean… 
2012
2012
Radiopacity of intracerebral hemorrhage correlates with perihemorrhagic edema
Background:  Experimental evidence indicates that iron plays a key role in edema formation after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH… 
2011
2011
Massive hemoperitoneum due to ruptured ectopic gestation: postmortem CT findings in a deeply frozen deceased person.
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Hounsfield Units on Computed Tomography Predict Calcium Stone Subtype Composition
Introduction: Hounsfield unit (HU) determination of urinary stones on noncontrast computed tomography (NCCT) has been shown to… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Combined CT venography and pulmonary angiography: how much venous enhancement is routinely obtained?
OBJECTIVE Combined CT venography and helical pulmonary angiography is a new diagnostic test that permits radiologists to check… 
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