The impact of a simple positioning aid device on the diagnostic performance of thyroid cancer in CT scans: a randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a simple positioning aid device in neck CT scans for the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, with a focus on its influence on image quality and diagnostic accuracy.

Authors

  • Wei-Hua Lin
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Hui-Juan Huang
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Wen-Cong Yang
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Qing-Wen Huang
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Rui-Gang Huang
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Fu-Rong Luo
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Dong-Yi Chen
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Zheng-Han Yang
    Department of Radiology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Hai-Tao Li
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Hui-Huang Zeng
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China.
  • Hui-Jun Xiao
    Department of Radiology, Zhangzhou Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Zhangzhou, China. xiaofeiyu9822@163.com.