Cone Beam CT for Procedural Imaging
The introduction of cone beam CT into interventional suites provided three dimensional imaging at the point of care which improved visualization of complex anatomy during procedures such as embolization ablation and endovascular repair and early adopters demonstrated that intra procedural volumetric imaging could enhance targeting and confirm device placement
Workflow Integration and Radiation Considerations
Integrating cone beam CT required attention to imaging protocols radiation dose management and to workflow redesign to incorporate image acquisition and reconstruction into procedural steps and teams developed protocols to balance image quality with procedural efficiency and safety
Clinical Benefits and Limitations
Cone beam CT improved procedural confidence and reduced the need for patient transfer to diagnostic scanners for confirmation imaging but limitations such as field of view and soft tissue contrast compared with conventional CT informed appropriate case selection and hybrid imaging strategies