Fig. 6From: Photon-counting CT allows better visualization of temporal bone structures in comparison with current generation multi-detector CTMDCT (a) and PCCT (b, c) images reformatted in the axial stapes plane, obtained in the same patient, 6 years apart, using the same acquisition parameters as in this study. Subtle lucency just anterior to the footplate, corresponding to fenestral otosclerosis (arrows), on the PCCT study because of the thinner slice thickness visible on two adjacent slices, potentially increasing reader confidence. On the PCCT images, the stapedial superstructure (arrowheads) is slightly better visibleBack to article page