A Phantom for Facilitating In Vitro Computed Tomographic Studies of Gallstones

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Abstract
A phantom was designed and constructed for in vitro studies of gallstones using a computed tomographic (CT) scanner. A primary objective of the design was to permit studies of multiple gallstones in a single CT slice. This was accomplished by incorporating in the phantom removable compartments that contain vertically oriented, cone-shaped voids for holding the gallstones and surrounding fluid medium. A slice through the center of the phantom passes through the apex of each coneshaped holder, and hence through the center of each gallstone. The main body of the phantom is made of water-mimicking plastic, and each compartment can accommodate gallstones ranging up to 3 cm in diameter. Initial experience with the phantom has shown it to be a successful design.

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