[Non-invasive measurement of cerebrovascular circulation using xenon(s) computerized tomography. A review].

The xenon CT method enables CT measurement and imaging of regional cerebral blood flow. The decisive advantages of this method are good spatial resolution, close correlation of the blood flow image with the CT plane, relatively uncomplicated handling and rapid repeatability. The xenon CT method is an asset in the diagnosis of cerebral diseases since it provides information on functional changes in addition to the morphological findings.