Vol. 36 No. 3 (2026)

SJORANM November 2026, Vol. 36 No. 3. Cover for Abdulawal Abdullah Ibrahim’s review of spectral and dual-energy CT in emergency imaging, featuring a holographic torso with axial CT slices and an iodine vascular overlay.

This November 2026 issue presents a narrative review by Abdulawal Abdullah Ibrahim of Al-Kitab University in Altun Kupri, Kirkuk, Iraq, on spectral and dual-energy CT in emergency imaging.

The review examines virtual monoenergetic and virtual non-contrast imaging, iodine maps, and techniques for reducing metal and beam-hardening artifacts. It distinguishes gains in image quality from protocol-dependent reductions in radiation dose.

The article discusses where these techniques may support emergency imaging workflows and where evidence on diagnostic performance and patient outcomes remains limited.

Published: 2026-11-10

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