Table 2 MSU mass fractions investigated.

From: Deep learning reconstruction enhances tophus detection in a dual-energy CT phantom study

Mass fraction of MSU

Mixture composition

MSU mass

Mass of ultrasound gel

0%

0

4 g

35%

1.4 g

2.6 g

40%

1.6 g

2.4 g

45%

1.8 g

2.2 g

50%

2.0 g

2.0 g

  1. Masses of MSU and ultrasound gel used to obtain specific MSU mass fractions for volume analysis.