Deep learning reconstruction of drip-infusion cholangiography acquired with ultra-high-resolution computed tomography.

Journal: Abdominal radiology (New York)
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Abstract

PURPOSE: Deep learning reconstruction (DLR) introduces deep convolutional neural networks into the reconstruction flow. We examined the clinical applicability of drip-infusion cholangiography (DIC) acquired on an ultra-high-resolution CT (U-HRCT) scanner reconstructed with DLR in comparison to hybrid and model-based iterative reconstruction (hybrid-IR, MBIR).

Authors

  • Keigo Narita
    Diagnostic Radiology, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Yuko Nakamura
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Science, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, 734-8551, Japan.
  • Toru Higaki
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Motonori Akagi
    Diagnostic Radiology, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Yukiko Honda
    Diagnostic Radiology, Hiroshima University, 1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan.
  • Kazuo Awai
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan.