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Case Examples for 3D Recon and Non-
Square Matrix
Some scan protocols are delivered with predefined
oblique and non-square matrix reconstructions.
These protocols are marked with the suffix “VOL”
•Coronal and sagittal reconstruction of the spine:
– Scan a topogram
– Plan your axial spiral scan range
– Reconstruction of the spiral images (RTR/RTD
images)
–Select Recon job Type sagittal/coronal
– Select the axial image segment
–Press button Set FoV Segment
– Select the Matrix size for example, non-square 512
and adjust the FoV to your needs.
– Define your desired reconstruction parameters
(e.g. image type SPO)
– Start reconstruction
– Repeat the reconstruction steps for the other
orientation (sagittal/coronal)
• Oblique reconstruction of the carotid:
– Scan a topogram
– Plan your spiral scan range
– Axial reconstruction of the spiral images
(RTR/RTD images)
–Select Recon job Type oblique
– Select the coronal image segment
– Enable Free Mode

Siemens SOMATOM Specifications

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Brand	Siemens
Model	SOMATOM
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English