ISSN 1004-4140
    CN 11-3017/P

    重建算法对超高分辨力CT鼻窦平扫图像质量的影响

    The Influence of Reconstruction Algorithms on Ultra-High Resolution Sinus CT Plain Scanning Image Quality

    • 摘要: 目的:探讨在超高分辨力CT鼻窦平扫中不同重建算法对图像质量的影响。方法:基于临床鼻窦CT平扫方案,使用超高分辨力模式对5具离体头颅标本进行扫描。分别采用滤波反投影(FBP)、自适应迭代重建算法(CV)五种等级(10%、30%、50%、70%、90%)和深度学习重建算法(CI)五种等级(10%、30%、50%、70%、90%)重建骨和标准算法0.3125mm层厚和间距的薄层图像。分别测量下鼻甲黏膜和翼内肌及颞窝脂肪(背景)的CT值和标准差(SD),计算对比噪声比(CNR),采用Kruskal-Wallis H检验和Mann-Whitney U检验对图像客观指标进行分析。对骨和标准算法图像质量进行主观评价,并对两名医师的主观评分进行Kruskal-Wallis H检验和Mann-Whitney U检验统计分析。结果:骨和标准算法图像FBP、CV、CI三组在各感兴趣区(ROI)的客观指标SD和CNR上均存在显著差异(P < 0.05); CI和CV算法均为从10%至90%SD下降,CNR升高趋势。CI 30%~90%组的SD和CNR与CV和FBP算法均有统计学差异(P均 < 0.05)。三组骨和标准算法图像的主观评分在CI70%、CV70%和FBP组间存在显著差异(P < 0.05),均为CI 70%组图像质量最优。结论:在超高分辨力CT鼻窦平扫成像中,基于深度学习的CI重建算法能够有效降低图像噪声,提升对比噪声比,整体图像质量优于传统FBP及CV重建方法。综合考量CI 70%在视觉观感和影像细节呈现方面已展现出明显优势,建议临床推广使用。

       

      Abstract: Objective: To investigate the impact of different reconstruction algorithms on image quality in ultra-high-resolution computed tomography (UHRCT) plain scans of the paranasal sinuses. Methods: Based on the clinical sinus CT protocol, five in vitro skull specimens were scanned in the high-resolution mode. Using the bone algorithm and standard algorithm, thin-layer images with 0.3125 mm thickness and spacing were reconstructed using filtered back projection (FBP), five levels of the adaptive iterative ClearView (CV) reconstruction algorithm (10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90%), and five levels of the deep learning ClearInfinity (CI) reconstruction algorithm (10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90%). The CT values and standard deviations (SDs) of the inferior turbinate mucosa, medial pterygoid muscle, and temporal fossa fat (background) were measured. The contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) was calculated, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test and Mann-Whitney U test were used to analyze the objective image indicators. The image qualities obtained through the bone algorithm and the standard algorithm were evaluated subjectively, and the Kruskal-Wallis H test and Mann-Whitney U test were used for the statistical analysis of the subjective scores of the two physicians. Results: With the bone algorithm and the standard algorithms (FBP, CV, and CI), the objective indicators SD and CNR in each region of interest (ROI) showed significant differences (P < 0.05). The CI and CV algorithms decreased the SD from 90% to 10% and increased the CNR. Statistically significant differences of 30%–90% in SD and CNR were obtained using the CI, CV, and FBP algorithms (all P < 0.05). The subjective scores of the three groups of bone algorithm and standard algorithm images were significantly different between the CI 70%, CV 70%, and FBP groups (P < 0.05). The image quality of the CI 70% group was the best. Conclusions: In UHRCT plain scan imaging of the paranasal sinuses, the deep learning-based CI reconstruction algorithm can effectively reduce image noise and improve the CNR; therefore, the overall image quality is better than that of traditional FBP and CV reconstruction methods. In conclusion, CI 70% is recommended for clinical use as it provides significant advantages in visual perception and image detail presentation.

       

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