ISSN 1004-4140
CN 11-3017/P

低管电流联合深度学习算法在副鼻窦CT成像中的对比研究

Contrast Study of Low Tube Current Combined with Deep Learning Algorithms in Paranasal Sinus CT Imaging

  • 摘要: 目的:探讨低管电流联合深度学习算法(CI)在副鼻窦CT成像中的应用效果,评估其在图像质量与辐射剂量方面的优势。方法:回顾性收集2024年3月至2024年11月在首都医科大学附属北京友谊医院接受副鼻窦CT检查的患者,将其分为3组:常规剂量组、低管电流深度学习算法(CI)组以及迭代算法(CV)组。分别对3组图像的下鼻甲黏膜、翼内肌、颞窝脂肪区域进行CT值、噪声值(SD)、信噪比(SNR)和对比噪声比(CNR)的测量与计算,客观评估图像质量。同时,由两名头颈影像专业医师基于最薄层厚图像,采用4分法对3组图像进行主观质量评分。比较常规剂量组与低管电流组的辐射剂量。结果:本研究共纳入80例患者。其中常规剂量组40例。低管电流CI组和CV组40例。3组间下鼻甲黏膜、翼内肌、颞窝脂肪CT值差异无统计学意义。在常规剂量组与CI组之间,噪声(SD)、信噪比(SNR)及对比噪声比(CNR)的差异无统计学意义。然而,常规剂量组与CV组在下鼻甲黏膜、翼内肌、颞窝脂肪区域的噪声(SD)及信噪比(SNR)方面,差异具有统计学意义。同样,CI组与CV组在相应区域的噪声(SD)及信噪比(SNR)方面,差异具有统计学意义。对于对比噪声比(CNR),常规剂量组与CV组在下鼻甲黏膜、翼内肌区域的差异具有统计学意义,CI组与CV组在相应区域对比噪声比(CNR)的差异亦具有统计学意义。在图像主观评分方面,常规剂量组和CI组的得分分别为(3.93±0.26)分和(3.88±0.33)分,显著高于CV组的(2.70±0.46)分,差异具有统计学意义。此外,低管电流组的辐射剂量相较于常规剂量组降低约73%,差异具有统计学意义。结论:低管电流联合深度学习算法在副鼻窦CT成像中,能够在保证图像质量前提下,显著降低辐射剂量。

     

    Abstract: Objective: To explore the application effect of a low tube current combined with a deep learning algorithm in paranasal sinus computed tomography (CT) imaging and to evaluate its advantages in terms of image quality and radiation dose. Methods: Patients who underwent paranasal sinus CT examinations at Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, between March and November 2024 were retrospectively collected and divided into three groups: conventional dose group, low tube current with deep learning algorithm (CI) group, and iterative algorithm (CV) group. The CT values, noise values (SD), signal-to-noise ratios (SNR), and contrast-to-noise ratios (CNR) of the inferior turbinate mucosa, medial pterygoid muscle, and temporal fossa fat were measured and calculated for each group to objectively assess image quality. In addition, two head and neck radiologists subjectively scored the image quality of the thinnest slice on a 4-point scale. The radiation doses in the conventional and low tube current groups were also compared. Results: A total of 80 patients were included in this study, with 40 in each group. There were no statistically significant differences in the CT values among the three groups for the inferior turbinate mucosa, medial pterygoid muscle, and temporal fossa fat. There were no statistically significant differences in SD, SNR, and CNR between the conventional-dose and CI groups. However, statistically significant differences were observed in SD and SNR between the conventional and CV groups, as well as between the CI and CV groups for the inferior turbinate mucosa, medial pterygoid muscle, and temporal fossa fat. For CNR, statistically significant differences were also found between the conventional and CV groups and between the CI and CV groups in the inferior turbinate mucosa and medial pterygoid muscle regions. In terms of subjective image quality scores, the conventional and CI groups scored 3.93±0.26 and 3.88±0.33, respectively, which were significantly higher than the CV group’s score of 2.70±0.46. Additionally, the radiation dose in the low tube current group was reduced by approximately 74.8% compared to that in the conventional group, with a statistically significant difference. Conclusion: Low tube current combined with a deep learning algorithm (clearinfinity) in paranasal sinus CT imaging can significantly reduce the radiation dose while maintaining image quality.

     

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