Deep learning reconstruction of equilibrium phase CT images in obese patients.

Journal: European journal of radiology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To compare abdominal equilibrium phase (EP) CT images of obese and non-obese patients to identify the reconstruction method that preserves the diagnostic value of images obtained in obese patients.

Authors

  • Motonori Akagi
    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.
  • Keigo Narita
    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.