Deep learning-based body weight from scout images can be an alternative to actual body weight in CT radiation dose management.

Journal: Journal of applied clinical medical physics
PMID: 37337623

Abstract

PURPOSE: Accurate body weight measurement is essential to promote computed tomography (CT) dose optimization; however, body weight cannot always be measured prior to CT examination, especially in the emergency setting. The aim of this study was to investigate whether deep learning-based body weight from chest CT scout images can be an alternative to actual body weight in CT radiation dose management.

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  • Shota Ichikawa
    Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita-12, Nishi-5, Kita-ku, Sapporo, 060-0812, Japan.
  • Hideki Itadani
    Department of Radiological Technology, Kurashiki Central Hospital, 1-1-1 Miwa, Kurashiki, Okayama, 710-8602, Japan.
  • Hiroyuki Sugimori
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo 060-0812, Japan.

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