Skip to main content
Erschienen in: European Radiology 7/2021

03.01.2021 | Gastrointestinal

Diagnostic value of deep learning reconstruction for radiation dose reduction at abdominal ultra-high-resolution CT

verfasst von: Yuko Nakamura, Keigo Narita, Toru Higaki, Motonori Akagi, Yukiko Honda, Kazuo Awai

Erschienen in: European Radiology | Ausgabe 7/2021

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Abstract

Objectives

We evaluated lower dose (LD) hepatic dynamic ultra-high-resolution computed tomography (U-HRCT) images reconstructed with deep learning reconstruction (DLR), hybrid iterative reconstruction (hybrid-IR), or model-based IR (MBIR) in comparison with standard-dose (SD) U-HRCT images reconstructed with hybrid-IR as the reference standard to identify the method that allowed for the greatest radiation dose reduction while preserving the diagnostic value.

Methods

Evaluated were 72 patients who had undergone hepatic dynamic U-HRCT; 36 were scanned with the standard radiation dose (SD group) and 36 with 70% of the SD (lower dose [LD] group). Hepatic arterial and equilibrium phase (HAP, EP) images were reconstructed with hybrid-IR in the SD group, and with hybrid-IR, MBIR, and DLR in the LD group. One radiologist recorded the standard deviation of attenuation in the paraspinal muscle as the image noise. The overall image quality was assessed by 3 other radiologists; they used a 5-point confidence scale ranging from 1 (unacceptable) to 5 (excellent). Superiority and equivalence with prespecified margins were assessed.

Results

With respect to the image noise, in the HAP and EP, LD DLR and LD MBIR images were superior to SD hybrid-IR images; LD hybrid-IR images were neither superior nor equivalent to SD hybrid-IR images. With respect to the quality scores, only LD DLR images were superior to SD hybrid-IR images.

Conclusions

DLR preserved the quality of abdominal U-HRCT images even when scanned with a reduced radiation dose.

Key Points

• Lower dose DLR images were superior to the standard-dose hybrid-IR images quantitatively and qualitatively at abdominal U-HRCT.
• Neither hybrid-IR nor MBIR may allow for a radiation dose reduction at abdominal U-HRCT without compromising the image quality.
• Because DLR allows for a reduction in the radiation dose and maintains the image quality even at the thinnest slice section, DLR should be applied to abdominal U-HRCT scans.
Anhänge
Nur mit Berechtigung zugänglich
Literatur
1.
Zurück zum Zitat Kakinuma R, Moriyama N, Muramatsu Y et al (2015) Ultra-high-resolution computed tomography of the lung: image quality of a prototype scanner. PLoS One 10:e0137165CrossRef Kakinuma R, Moriyama N, Muramatsu Y et al (2015) Ultra-high-resolution computed tomography of the lung: image quality of a prototype scanner. PLoS One 10:e0137165CrossRef
4.
Zurück zum Zitat Yanagawa M, Hata A, Honda O et al (2018) Subjective and objective comparisons of image quality between ultra-high-resolution CT and conventional area detector CT in phantoms and cadaveric human lungs. Eur Radiol 28:5060–5068CrossRef Yanagawa M, Hata A, Honda O et al (2018) Subjective and objective comparisons of image quality between ultra-high-resolution CT and conventional area detector CT in phantoms and cadaveric human lungs. Eur Radiol 28:5060–5068CrossRef
6.
Zurück zum Zitat Nakayama Y, Awai K, Funama Y et al (2005) Abdominal CT with low tube voltage: preliminary observations about radiation dose, contrast enhancement, image quality, and noise. Radiology 237:945–951CrossRef Nakayama Y, Awai K, Funama Y et al (2005) Abdominal CT with low tube voltage: preliminary observations about radiation dose, contrast enhancement, image quality, and noise. Radiology 237:945–951CrossRef
7.
Zurück zum Zitat Volders D, Bols A, Haspeslagh M, Coenegrachts K (2013) Model-based iterative reconstruction and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction techniques in abdominal CT: comparison of image quality in the detection of colorectal liver metastases. Radiology 269:469–474CrossRef Volders D, Bols A, Haspeslagh M, Coenegrachts K (2013) Model-based iterative reconstruction and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction techniques in abdominal CT: comparison of image quality in the detection of colorectal liver metastases. Radiology 269:469–474CrossRef
8.
Zurück zum Zitat Chang W, Lee JM, Lee K et al (2013) Assessment of a model-based, iterative reconstruction algorithm (MBIR) regarding image quality and dose reduction in liver computed tomography. Invest Radiol 48:598–606CrossRef Chang W, Lee JM, Lee K et al (2013) Assessment of a model-based, iterative reconstruction algorithm (MBIR) regarding image quality and dose reduction in liver computed tomography. Invest Radiol 48:598–606CrossRef
9.
Zurück zum Zitat Fontarensky M, Alfidja A, Perignon R et al (2015) Reduced radiation dose with model-based iterative reconstruction versus standard dose with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction in abdominal CT for diagnosis of acute renal colic. Radiology 276:156–166CrossRef Fontarensky M, Alfidja A, Perignon R et al (2015) Reduced radiation dose with model-based iterative reconstruction versus standard dose with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction in abdominal CT for diagnosis of acute renal colic. Radiology 276:156–166CrossRef
10.
Zurück zum Zitat Euler A, Stieltjes B, Szucs-Farkas Z et al (2017) Impact of model-based iterative reconstruction on low-contrast lesion detection and image quality in abdominal CT: a 12-reader-based comparative phantom study with filtered back projection at different tube voltages. Eur Radiol 27:5252–5259CrossRef Euler A, Stieltjes B, Szucs-Farkas Z et al (2017) Impact of model-based iterative reconstruction on low-contrast lesion detection and image quality in abdominal CT: a 12-reader-based comparative phantom study with filtered back projection at different tube voltages. Eur Radiol 27:5252–5259CrossRef
12.
Zurück zum Zitat Laurent G, Villani N, Hossu G et al (2019) Full model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) in abdominal CT increases objective image quality, but decreases subjective acceptance. Eur Radiol 29:4016–4025CrossRef Laurent G, Villani N, Hossu G et al (2019) Full model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) in abdominal CT increases objective image quality, but decreases subjective acceptance. Eur Radiol 29:4016–4025CrossRef
13.
Zurück zum Zitat Yasaka K, Furuta T, Kubo T et al (2017) Full and hybrid iterative reconstruction to reduce artifacts in abdominal CT for patients scanned without arm elevation. Acta Radiol 58:1085–1093CrossRef Yasaka K, Furuta T, Kubo T et al (2017) Full and hybrid iterative reconstruction to reduce artifacts in abdominal CT for patients scanned without arm elevation. Acta Radiol 58:1085–1093CrossRef
14.
Zurück zum Zitat Nakamoto A, Kim T, Hori M et al (2015) Clinical evaluation of image quality and radiation dose reduction in upper abdominal computed tomography using model-based iterative reconstruction; comparison with filtered back projection and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction. Eur J Radiol 84:1715–1723CrossRef Nakamoto A, Kim T, Hori M et al (2015) Clinical evaluation of image quality and radiation dose reduction in upper abdominal computed tomography using model-based iterative reconstruction; comparison with filtered back projection and adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction. Eur J Radiol 84:1715–1723CrossRef
15.
Zurück zum Zitat Deak Z, Grimm JM, Treitl M et al (2013) Filtered back projection, adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction, and a model-based iterative reconstruction in abdominal CT: an experimental clinical study. Radiology 266:197–206CrossRef Deak Z, Grimm JM, Treitl M et al (2013) Filtered back projection, adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction, and a model-based iterative reconstruction in abdominal CT: an experimental clinical study. Radiology 266:197–206CrossRef
16.
Zurück zum Zitat Akagi M, Nakamura Y, Higaki T et al (2019) Deep learning reconstruction improves image quality of abdominal ultra-high-resolution CT. Eur Radiol 29:6163–6171CrossRef Akagi M, Nakamura Y, Higaki T et al (2019) Deep learning reconstruction improves image quality of abdominal ultra-high-resolution CT. Eur Radiol 29:6163–6171CrossRef
17.
Zurück zum Zitat Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Nakamura Y et al (2019) Deep learning-based image restoration algorithm for coronary CT angiography. Eur Radiol 29:5322–5329CrossRef Tatsugami F, Higaki T, Nakamura Y et al (2019) Deep learning-based image restoration algorithm for coronary CT angiography. Eur Radiol 29:5322–5329CrossRef
18.
Zurück zum Zitat Nakamura Y, Higaki T, Tatsugami F et al (2019) Deep learning-based CT image reconstruction: initial evaluation targeting hypovascular hepatic metastases. Radiol Artif Intell 1:e180011CrossRef Nakamura Y, Higaki T, Tatsugami F et al (2019) Deep learning-based CT image reconstruction: initial evaluation targeting hypovascular hepatic metastases. Radiol Artif Intell 1:e180011CrossRef
19.
Zurück zum Zitat Nakamura Y, Higaki T, Tatsugami F et al (2020) Possibility of deep learning in medical imaging focusing improvement of computed tomography image quality. J Comput Assist Tomogr 44:161–167CrossRef Nakamura Y, Higaki T, Tatsugami F et al (2020) Possibility of deep learning in medical imaging focusing improvement of computed tomography image quality. J Comput Assist Tomogr 44:161–167CrossRef
20.
Zurück zum Zitat Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Zhou J et al (2020) Deep learning reconstruction at CT: phantom study of the image characteristics. Acad Radiol 27:82–87CrossRef Higaki T, Nakamura Y, Zhou J et al (2020) Deep learning reconstruction at CT: phantom study of the image characteristics. Acad Radiol 27:82–87CrossRef
23.
Zurück zum Zitat Brady SL, Kaufman RA (2012) Investigation of American Association of Physicists in Medicine Report 204 size-specific dose estimates for pediatric CT implementation. Radiology 265:832–840CrossRef Brady SL, Kaufman RA (2012) Investigation of American Association of Physicists in Medicine Report 204 size-specific dose estimates for pediatric CT implementation. Radiology 265:832–840CrossRef
24.
Zurück zum Zitat Christner JA, Braun NN, Jacobsen MC, Carter RE, Kofler JM, McCollough CH (2012) Size-specific dose estimates for adult patients at CT of the torso. Radiology 265:841–847CrossRef Christner JA, Braun NN, Jacobsen MC, Carter RE, Kofler JM, McCollough CH (2012) Size-specific dose estimates for adult patients at CT of the torso. Radiology 265:841–847CrossRef
26.
Zurück zum Zitat Phelps AS, Naeger DM, Courtier JL et al (2015) Pairwise comparison versus Likert scale for biomedical image assessment. AJR Am J Roentgenol 204:8–14CrossRef Phelps AS, Naeger DM, Courtier JL et al (2015) Pairwise comparison versus Likert scale for biomedical image assessment. AJR Am J Roentgenol 204:8–14CrossRef
27.
Zurück zum Zitat Likert R (1932) A technique for the measurement of attitudes. Arch Psychol 140:55 Likert R (1932) A technique for the measurement of attitudes. Arch Psychol 140:55
28.
Zurück zum Zitat Hur BY, Lee JM, Joo I et al (2014) Liver computed tomography with low tube voltage and model-based iterative reconstruction algorithm for hepatic vessel evaluation in living liver donor candidates. J Comput Assist Tomogr 38:367–375CrossRef Hur BY, Lee JM, Joo I et al (2014) Liver computed tomography with low tube voltage and model-based iterative reconstruction algorithm for hepatic vessel evaluation in living liver donor candidates. J Comput Assist Tomogr 38:367–375CrossRef
29.
Zurück zum Zitat Svanholm H, Starklint H, Gundersen HJ, Fabricius J, Barlebo H, Olsen S (1989) Reproducibility of histomorphologic diagnoses with special reference to the kappa statistic. APMIS 97:689–698CrossRef Svanholm H, Starklint H, Gundersen HJ, Fabricius J, Barlebo H, Olsen S (1989) Reproducibility of histomorphologic diagnoses with special reference to the kappa statistic. APMIS 97:689–698CrossRef
31.
Zurück zum Zitat Yoshioka K, Tanaka R, Takagi H et al (2018) Ultra-high-resolution CT angiography of the artery of Adamkiewicz: a feasibility study. Neuroradiology 60:109–115CrossRef Yoshioka K, Tanaka R, Takagi H et al (2018) Ultra-high-resolution CT angiography of the artery of Adamkiewicz: a feasibility study. Neuroradiology 60:109–115CrossRef
32.
Zurück zum Zitat Tamm EP, Rong XJ, Cody DD, Ernst RD, Fitzgerald NE, Kundra V (2011) Quality initiatives: CT radiation dose reduction: how to implement change without sacrificing diagnostic quality. Radiographics 31:1823–1832CrossRef Tamm EP, Rong XJ, Cody DD, Ernst RD, Fitzgerald NE, Kundra V (2011) Quality initiatives: CT radiation dose reduction: how to implement change without sacrificing diagnostic quality. Radiographics 31:1823–1832CrossRef
33.
Zurück zum Zitat Bonassi S, Norppa H, Ceppi M et al (2008) Chromosomal aberration frequency in lymphocytes predicts the risk of cancer: results from a pooled cohort study of 22 358 subjects in 11 countries. Carcinogenesis 29:1178–1183CrossRef Bonassi S, Norppa H, Ceppi M et al (2008) Chromosomal aberration frequency in lymphocytes predicts the risk of cancer: results from a pooled cohort study of 22 358 subjects in 11 countries. Carcinogenesis 29:1178–1183CrossRef
34.
Zurück zum Zitat Fucic A, Bonassi S, Gundy S et al (2016) Frequency of acentric fragments are associated with cancer risk in subjects exposed to ionizing radiation. Anticancer Res 36:2451–2457PubMed Fucic A, Bonassi S, Gundy S et al (2016) Frequency of acentric fragments are associated with cancer risk in subjects exposed to ionizing radiation. Anticancer Res 36:2451–2457PubMed
35.
Zurück zum Zitat Abe Y, Noji H, Miura T et al (2019) Investigation of the cumulative number of chromosome aberrations induced by three consecutive CT examinations in eight patients. J Radiat Res 60:729–739CrossRef Abe Y, Noji H, Miura T et al (2019) Investigation of the cumulative number of chromosome aberrations induced by three consecutive CT examinations in eight patients. J Radiat Res 60:729–739CrossRef
36.
Zurück zum Zitat Sakane H, Ishida M, Shi L et al (2020) Biological effects of low-dose chest CT on chromosomal DNA. Radiology 295:439–445CrossRef Sakane H, Ishida M, Shi L et al (2020) Biological effects of low-dose chest CT on chromosomal DNA. Radiology 295:439–445CrossRef
37.
Zurück zum Zitat Valentin J (2005) Low-dose extrapolation of radiation-related cancer risk. Ann ICRP 35:1–140PubMed Valentin J (2005) Low-dose extrapolation of radiation-related cancer risk. Ann ICRP 35:1–140PubMed
38.
Zurück zum Zitat Marrero JA, Kulik LM, Sirlin CB et al (2018) Diagnosis, staging, and management of hepatocellular carcinoma: 2018 Practice Guidance by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology 68:723–750CrossRef Marrero JA, Kulik LM, Sirlin CB et al (2018) Diagnosis, staging, and management of hepatocellular carcinoma: 2018 Practice Guidance by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology 68:723–750CrossRef
39.
Zurück zum Zitat Heimbach JK, Kulik LM, Finn RS et al (2018) AASLD guidelines for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatology 67:358–380CrossRef Heimbach JK, Kulik LM, Finn RS et al (2018) AASLD guidelines for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatology 67:358–380CrossRef
Metadaten
Titel
Diagnostic value of deep learning reconstruction for radiation dose reduction at abdominal ultra-high-resolution CT
verfasst von
Yuko Nakamura
Keigo Narita
Toru Higaki
Motonori Akagi
Yukiko Honda
Kazuo Awai
Publikationsdatum
03.01.2021
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
European Radiology / Ausgabe 7/2021
Print ISSN: 0938-7994
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1084
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-020-07566-2

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 7/2021

European Radiology 7/2021 Zur Ausgabe

Akuter Schwindel: Wann lohnt sich eine MRT?

28.04.2024 Schwindel Nachrichten

Akuter Schwindel stellt oft eine diagnostische Herausforderung dar. Wie nützlich dabei eine MRT ist, hat eine Studie aus Finnland untersucht. Immerhin einer von sechs Patienten wurde mit akutem ischämischem Schlaganfall diagnostiziert.

Screening-Mammografie offenbart erhöhtes Herz-Kreislauf-Risiko

26.04.2024 Mammografie Nachrichten

Routinemäßige Mammografien helfen, Brustkrebs frühzeitig zu erkennen. Anhand der Röntgenuntersuchung lassen sich aber auch kardiovaskuläre Risikopatientinnen identifizieren. Als zuverlässiger Anhaltspunkt gilt die Verkalkung der Brustarterien.

S3-Leitlinie zu Pankreaskrebs aktualisiert

23.04.2024 Pankreaskarzinom Nachrichten

Die Empfehlungen zur Therapie des Pankreaskarzinoms wurden um zwei Off-Label-Anwendungen erweitert. Und auch im Bereich der Früherkennung gibt es Aktualisierungen.

Fünf Dinge, die im Kindernotfall besser zu unterlassen sind

18.04.2024 Pädiatrische Notfallmedizin Nachrichten

Im Choosing-Wisely-Programm, das für die deutsche Initiative „Klug entscheiden“ Pate gestanden hat, sind erstmals Empfehlungen zum Umgang mit Notfällen von Kindern erschienen. Fünf Dinge gilt es demnach zu vermeiden.

Update Radiologie

Bestellen Sie unseren Fach-Newsletter und bleiben Sie gut informiert.