Impact of a new deep-learning-based reconstruction algorithm on image quality in ultra-high-resolution CT: clinical observational and phantom studies.

Journal: The British journal of radiology
Published Date:

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate the effect of an improved deep learning-based reconstruction (DLR) algorithm on Ultra-High-Resolution Computed Tomography (U-HRCT) scanners.

Authors

  • Yuki Sakai
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Tomoyuki Hida
    Department of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Yuko Matsuura
    Department of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Takeshi Kamitani
    Department of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Yasuhiro Onizuka
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, 3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Takashi Shirasaka
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Toyoyuki Kato
    Division of Radiology, Department of Medical Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kousei Ishigami
    Departments of Clinical Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.