ISSN 1004-4140
    CN 11-3017/P

    ClearInfinity算法权重对颅脑能谱CTA中虚拟单能图像质量的影响

    Influence of ClearInfinity Algorithm Weight on the Quality of Virtual Monoenergetic Images in Cranial Spectral Computed Tomography Angiography

    • 摘要: 目的:探讨基于深度学习的ClearInfinity(CI)算法权重对颅脑能谱CTA中55 keV虚拟单能图像(VMIs)质量的影响,为临床优化重建参数提供依据。方法:回顾性纳入38例已行颅脑能谱CTA成像的患者,对其原始数据使用权重10%、30%、50%、70%以及90% CI算法重建五组55keV VMIs。通过测量血管CT值、灰质CT值、背景噪声(BN)、信噪比(SNR)及对比噪声比(CNR)进行客观评价,并由两名放射科医生对图像噪声、血管边缘及细节显示进行整体评分。结果:各权重组图像的血管(右颈内动脉、右大脑中动脉、基底动脉)及灰质的CT值均无统计学差异(F=0.787、0.525、0.650、2.979,P均>0.05)。各权重组图像的BN、SNR及CNR均存在统计学差异(F=736.676、608.871、580.777,P均<0.05),且BN随权重增加而逐渐降低,SNR和CNR随权重增加而逐渐升高。五组图像的主观评分存在统计学差异(\chi^2 =77.135,P<0.05),平均分由高到低依次为4.95±0.22(50% CI)、4.87±0.36(70% CI)、4.74±0.48(90% CI)、4.66±0.58(30% CI)和4.03±0.62(10% CI)。结论:CI算法权重影响图像质量:权重过低会因噪声过高而损害图像质量;权重过高则会致使图像过度平滑、模糊,进而丢失微小结构。因此,本研究推荐选择50% CI算法重建颅脑能谱CTA中的55 keV VMIs。

       

      Abstract: Objective: To investigate how the weights of the deep learning–based ClearInfinity (CI) algorithm affect the quality of 55keV virtual monoenergetic images (VMIs) in cranial spectral computed tomography angiography (CTA), and to provide a basis for clinical optimization of reconstruction parameters. Methods: A total of 38 patients who had undergone cranial spectral CTA were retrospectively enrolled. The original data were reconstructed using the CI algorithm with weights of 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90% to obtain five groups of 55keV VMIs. Objective evaluation was performed by measuring the vascular CT values, gray matter CT values, background noise (BN), signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). Double-blind subjective scoring of image noise, vascular edges, and detailed display was performed by two radiologists. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed in the CT values of blood vessels (right internal carotid artery, right middle cerebral artery, and basilar artery) or gray matter among the different weights (F=0.787, 0.525, 0.650, and 2.979, respectively; all P>0.05). However, pairwise comparisons showed statistically significant differences in BN, SNR, and CNR among the weight groups (F=736.676, 608.871, and 580.777, respectively; all P<0.05). BN gradually decreased, whereas SNR and CNR gradually increased with increase in algorithm weight. Subjective scores of the five groups showed statistically significant differences (\chi^2 =77.135, P<0.05), with the average scores from high to low being 4.95±0.22 (50% CI), 4.87±0.36 (70% CI), 4.74±0.48 (90% CI), 4.66±0.58 (30% CI), and 4.03±0.62 (10% CI). Conclusion: The CI algorithm weight influences image quality: relatively low weights compromise image quality owing to excessive noise, whereas relatively high weights cause over-smoothing and blurring of the image, resulting in the loss of fine structures. Therefore, this study recommends a 50% CI algorithm weight for reconstructing 55 keV VMIs in cranial spectral CTA.

       

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