An image quality comparison of standard and dual-side read CR systems for pediatric radiology.

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serval:BIB_3D81E5BD7ADF
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
An image quality comparison of standard and dual-side read CR systems for pediatric radiology.
Journal
Medical physics
Author(s)
Monnin P., Holzer Z., Wolf R., Neitzel U., Vock P., Gudinchet F., Verdun F.R.
ISSN
0094-2405
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2006
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
33
Number
2
Pages
411-20
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Comparative Study ; Journal Article - Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
An objective analysis of image quality parameters was performed for a computed radiography (CR) system using both standard single-side and prototype dual-side read plates. The pre-sampled modulation transfer function (MTF), noise power spectrum (NPS), and detective quantum efficiency (DQE) for the systems were determined at three different beam qualities representative of pediatric chest radiography, at an entrance detector air kerma of 5 microGy. The NPS and DQE measurements were realized under clinically relevant x-ray spectra for pediatric radiology, including x-ray scatter radiations. Compared to the standard single-side read system, the MTF for the dual-side read system is reduced, but this is offset by a significant decrease in image noise, resulting in a marked increase in DQE (+40%) in the low spatial frequency range. Thus, for the same image quality, the new technology permits the CR system to be used at a reduced dose level.
Keywords
Child, Equipment Failure Analysis, Humans, Phantoms, Imaging, Radiographic Image Enhancement, Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted, Radiometry, Reproducibility of Results, Scattering, Radiation, Sensitivity and Specificity, Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission
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Web of science
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