Task-based characterization of a deep learning image reconstruction and comparison with filtered back-projection and a partial model-based iterative reconstruction in abdominal CT: A phantom study.

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Title
Task-based characterization of a deep learning image reconstruction and comparison with filtered back-projection and a partial model-based iterative reconstruction in abdominal CT: A phantom study.
Journal
Physica medica
Author(s)
Racine D., Becce F., Viry A., Monnin P., Thomsen B., Verdun F.R., Rotzinger D.C.
ISSN
1724-191X (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1120-1797
Publication state
Published
Issued date
08/2020
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
76
Pages
28-37
Language
english
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Publication types: Journal Article
Publication Status: ppublish
Abstract
We aimed to thoroughly characterize image quality of a novel deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR), and investigate its potential for dose reduction in abdominal CT in comparison with filtered back-projection (FBP) and a partial model-based iterative reconstruction (ASiR-V).
We scanned a phantom at three dose levels: regular (7 mGy), low (3 mGy) and ultra-low (1 mGy). Images were reconstructed using DLIR (low, medium and high levels) and ASiR-V (0% = FBP, 50% and 100%). Noise and contrast-dependent spatial resolution were characterized by computing noise power spectra and target transfer functions, respectively. Detectability indexes of simulated acute appendicitis or colonic diverticulitis (low contrast), and calcium-containing urinary stones (high contrast) (|ΔHU| = 50 and 500, respectively) were calculated using the nonprewhitening with eye filter model observer.
At all dose levels, increasing DLIR and ASiR-V levels both markedly decreased noise magnitude compared with FBP, with DLIR low and medium maintaining noise texture overall. For both low- and high-contrast spatial resolution, DLIR not only maintained, but even slightly enhanced spatial resolution in comparison with FBP across all dose levels. Conversely, increasing ASiR-V impaired low-contrast spatial resolution compared with FBP. Overall, DLIR outperformed ASiR-V in all simulated clinical scenarios. For both low- and high-contrast diagnostic tasks, increasing DLIR substantially enhanced detectability at any dose and contrast levels for any simulated lesion size.
Unlike ASiR-V, DLIR substantially reduces noise while maintaining noise texture and slightly enhancing spatial resolution overall. DLIR outperforms ASiR-V by enabling higher detectability of both low- and high-contrast simulated abdominal lesions across all investigated dose levels.
Keywords
Computed tomography, Deep learning, Image quality, Iterative reconstruction, Model observer, Radiation dose
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Web of science
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