Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm reduces image noise while alters radiomics features in dual-energy CT in comparison with conventional iterative reconstruction algorithms: a phantom study.

Journal: European radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To compare image quality between a deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm and conventional iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms in dual-energy CT (DECT) and to assess the impact of these algorithms on radiomics robustness.

Authors

  • Jingyu Zhong
    Department of Imaging, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 1111 Xianxia Road, Changning District, Shanghai, 200336, China.
  • Yihan Xia
    Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200025, China.
  • Yong Chen
    Department of Urology, Chongqing University Fuling Hospital, Chongqing, China.
  • Jianying Li
    CT Research Center, GE Healthcare China, Beijing 100176, China.
  • Wei Lu
    Department of Pharmacy, Taihe Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, China.
  • Xiaomeng Shi
    From the Department of Radiology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, 100 Haining Rd, Shanghai 200080, China (B.J., N.L., X.X.); CT Imaging Research Center, GE Healthcare China, Shanghai, China (X.S., S.Z., J.L.); and Departments of Epidemiology (G.H.d.B.) and Radiology (R.V.), University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
  • Jianxing Feng
    Department of Bioinformatics, School of Life Sciences and Technology, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.
  • Fuhua Yan
    Department of Radiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin Er Road, Shanghai 200025, China. Electronic address: yfh11655@rjh.com.cn.
  • Weiwu Yao
    Department of Imaging, Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 1111 Xianxia Road, Changning District, Shanghai, 200336, China. yaoweiwuhuan@163.com.
  • Huan Zhang
    Department of Plant Protection, Zhejiang University, 866 Yuhangtang Road, 5 Hangzhou 310058, China.