Low-contrast detectability and potential for radiation dose reduction using deep learning image reconstruction-A 20-reader study on a semi-anthropomorphic liver phantom.
Eur J Radiol Open
; 9: 100418, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
A novel deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm for CT has recently been clinically approved.Purpose:
To assess low-contrast detectability and dose reduction potential for CT images reconstructed with the DLIR algorithm and compare with filtered back projection (FBP) and hybrid iterative reconstruction (IR). Material andmethods:
A customized upper-abdomen phantom containing four cylindrical liver inserts with low-contrast lesions was scanned at CT dose indexes of 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 mGy. Images were reconstructed with FBP, 50% hybrid IR (IR50), and DLIR of low strength (DLL), medium strength (DLM) and high strength (DLH). Detectability was assessed by 20 independent readers using a two-alternative forced choice approach. Dose reduction potential was estimated separately for each strength of DLIR using a fitted model, with the detectability performance of FBP and IR50 as reference.Results:
For the investigated dose levels of 5 and 10 mGy, DLM improved detectability compared to FBP by 5.8 and 6.9 percentage points (p.p.), and DLH improved detectability by 9.6 and 12.3 p.p., respectively (all p < .007). With IR50 as reference, DLH improved detectability by 5.2 and 9.8 p.p. for the 5 and 10 mGy dose level, respectively (p < .03). With respect to this low-contrast detectability task, average dose reduction potential relative to FBP was estimated to 39% for DLM and 55% for DLH. Relative to IR50, average dose reduction potential was estimated to 21% for DLM and 42% for DLH.Conclusions:
Low-contrast detectability performance is improved when applying a DLIR algorithm, with potential for radiation dose reduction.
CT; DLH, deep learning image reconstruction of high strength; DLIR, deep learning image reconstruction; DLL, deep learning image reconstruction of low strength; DLM, deep learning image reconstruction of medium strength; Deep learning image reconstruction; FBP, filtered back projection; IR, iterative reconstruction; Low-contrast detectability
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2022
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