CT検査のワークフロー改善のために考案された新しい画像フィルタの特性評価

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In this study, we processed reconstructed images with a new image filter(Siemens Medical Systems, Adaptive Image Filter^<TM>: AIF). As one of its characteristics, the filter uses low-pass filtering. When an image that emphasizes a high-frequency element is changed to one with a reduced high-frequency element, an image suitable for clinical use can be obtained. For the resolving characteristic and the noise characteristic, we evaluated the degree of transition, using the modulation transfer factor (MTF) and Wiener spectrum (WS). Moreover, we used the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) to examine the total loss of signal detection capability after use of the AIF. The results showed that, when we changed to images using the AIF and made it the same level as B30 and U40, we had to hold down the kernel level to at least B60 and U80. The use of an image filter did not recognize less of an SNR in comparison with the reconstruction image. In this study, changes in detailed characteristics of the image and SNR could be evaluated objectively using the AIF. As for the effective method by AIF that raw data isn't used for is available for the control of an image (times) using reconstruction and the change of an image on database. Therefore, we consider the AIF useful to improve workflow in CT examinations.
社団法人日本放射線技術学会の論文
2005-07-20