Comparison of two versions of a deep learning image reconstruction algorithm on CT image quality and dose reduction: A phantom study.

Journal: Medical physics
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To compare the impact on CT image quality and dose reduction of two versions of a Deep Learning Image Reconstruction algorithm.

Authors

  • Joël Greffier
    Department of Medical Imaging, CHU Nimes, Medical Imaging Group Nimes, Univ Montpellier, EA 2415, Bd Prof Robert Debré, 30029, Nîmes Cedex 9, France. joel.greffier@chu-nimes.fr.
  • Djamel Dabli
    Department of Medical Imaging, CHU Nimes, Univ Montpellier, Medical Imaging Group Nimes, EA 2992, 30029 Nîmes, France.
  • Julien Frandon
    Department of Medical Imaging, CHU Nimes, Medical Imaging Group Nimes, Univ Montpellier, EA 2415, Bd Prof Robert Debré, 30029, Nîmes Cedex 9, France.
  • Aymeric Hamard
    Department of Medical Imaging, CHU Nimes, Medical Imaging Group Nimes, Univ Montpellier, EA 2415, Bd Prof Robert Debré, 30029, Nîmes Cedex 9, France.
  • Asmaa Belaouni
    Department of Medical Imaging, CHU Nimes, Univ Montpellier, Medical Imaging Group Nimes, EA 2992, 30029 Nîmes, France.
  • Philippe Akessoul
    Department of Medical Imaging, CHU Nimes, Univ Montpellier, Medical Imaging Group Nimes, EA 2992, 30029 Nîmes, France.
  • Yannick Fuamba
    Computed Tomography Division, Canon Medical Systems France, Suresnes, France.
  • Julien Le Roy
    Medical Physics Department, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France.
  • Boris Guiu
    Department of RadiologySt-Eloi University HospitalMontpellierFrance.
  • Jean-Paul Beregi
    DRIM France IA, 75013 Paris, France; Collège des Enseignants en Radiologie de France (CERF), 75013 Paris, France; Medical Imaging Group Nîmes, Nîmes University Hospital, 34000 Nîmes, France.