scholarly journals Temporal Bone CT: Improved Image Quality and Potential for Decreased Radiation Dose Using an Ultra-High-Resolution Scan Mode with an Iterative Reconstruction Algorithm

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (9) ◽  
pp. 1599-1603 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Leng ◽  
F.E. Diehn ◽  
J.I. Lane ◽  
K.K. Koeller ◽  
R.J. Witte ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Radiation Dose ◽  
Temporal Bone ◽  
Iterative Reconstruction ◽  
Reconstruction Algorithm ◽  
Iterative Reconstruction Algorithm ◽  
Temporal Bone Ct

High-Resolution Computed Tomography Examinations for Chronic Suppurative Lung Disease in Early Childhood: Radiation Exposure and Image Quality Evaluations with Iterative Reconstruction Algorithm Use

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-224 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalini Smarda ◽  
Efstathios Efstathopoulos ◽  
Argyro Mazioti ◽  
Sofia Kordolaimi ◽  
Agapi Ploussi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
High Resolution ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Radiation Exposure ◽  
Iterative Reconstruction ◽  
Reconstruction Algorithm ◽  
Filtered Backprojection ◽  
Reconstruction Algorithms ◽  
High Resolution Computed Tomography ◽  
Iterative Reconstruction Algorithm

Purpose High radiosensitivity of children undergoing repetitive computed tomography examinations necessitates the use of iterative reconstruction algorithms in order to achieve a significant radiation dose reduction. The goal of this study is to compare the iDose iterative reconstruction algorithm with filtered backprojection in terms of radiation exposure and image quality in 33 chest high-resolution computed tomography examinations performed in young children with chronic bronchitis. Methods Fourteen patients were scanned using the filtered backprojection protocol while 19 patients using the iDose protocol and reduced milliampere-seconds, both on a 64-detector row computed tomography scanner. The iDose group images were reconstructed with different iDose levels (2, 4, and 6). Radiation exposure quantities were estimated, while subjective and objective image qualities were evaluated. Unpaired t tests were used for data statistical analysis. Results The iDose application allowed significant effective dose reduction (about 80%). Subjective image quality evaluation showed satisfactory results even with iDose level 2, whereas it approached excellent image with iDose level 6. Subjective image noise was comparable between the 2 groups with the use of iDose level 4, while objective noise was comparable between filtered backprojection and iterative reconstruction level 6 images. Conclusions The iDose algorithm use in pediatric chest high-resolution computed tomography reduces radiation exposure without compromising image quality. Further evaluation with iterative reconstruction algorithms is needed in order to establish high-resolution computed tomography as the gold standard low-dose method for children suffering from chronic lung diseases.

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