Impact of an advanced image-based monoenergetic reconstruction algorithm on coronary stent visualization using third generation dual-source dual-energy CT: a phantom study.
Eur Radiol
; 26(6): 1871-8, 2016 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-26373752
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the impact of an advanced monoenergetic (ME) reconstruction algorithm on CT coronary stent imaging in a phantom model. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Three stents with lumen diameters of 2.25, 3.0 and 3.5 mm were examined with a third-generation dual-source dual-energy CT (DECT). Tube potential was set at 90/Sn150 kV for DE and 70, 90 or 120 kV for single-energy (SE) acquisitions and advanced modelled iterative reconstruction was used. Overall, 23 reconstructions were evaluated for each stent including three SE acquisitions and ten advanced and standard ME images with virtual photon energies from 40 to 130 keV, respectively. In-stent luminal diameter was measured and compared to nominal lumen diameter to determine stent lumen visibility. Contrast-to-noise ratio was calculated.RESULTS:
Advanced ME reconstructions substantially increased lumen visibility in comparison to SE for stents ≤3 mm. 130 keV images produced the best mean lumen visibility 86 % for the 2.25 mm stent (82 % for standard ME and 64 % for SE) and 82 % for the 3.0 mm stent (77 % for standard ME and 69 % for SE). Mean DLP for SE 120 kV and DE acquisitions were 114.4 ± 9.8 and 58.9 ± 2.2 mGy × cm, respectively.CONCLUSION:
DECT with advanced ME reconstructions improves the in-lumen visibility of small stents in comparison with standard ME and SE imaging. KEY POINTS ⢠An advanced image-based monoenergetic reconstruction algorithm improves lumen visualization in stents ≤3.0 mm. ⢠Application of high keV reconstructions significantly improves in-stent lumen visualization. ⢠DECT acquisition resulted in 49 % radiation dose reduction compared with 120 kV SE.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Algoritmos
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Doença da Artéria Coronariana
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Prótese Vascular
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Imagem Radiográfica a Partir de Emissão de Duplo Fóton
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Stents
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Imagens de Fantasmas
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Vasos Coronários
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article