ISSN 1004-4140
    CN 11-3017/P

    双低剂量CT联合深度学习图像重建算法实现肺动脉混合现实优化

    Double Low-Dose CT Combined with Deep Learning Image Reconstruction Algorithm Achieves Pulmonary Artery Mixed Reality Optimization

    • 摘要: 目的:探讨双低剂量CT联合深度学习图像重建(DLIR)算法实现肺动脉混合现实优化成像的可行性研究。方法:前瞻性收集我院拟行肺动脉混合现实患者108例,随机分为:低剂量肺动脉混合现实组(A组,低剂量CT联合DLIR算法,采用管电流70 kVp,对比剂300 mgI/mL,n=53),常规剂量肺动脉混合现实组(B组,常规剂量CT,采用管电压120 kVp,对比剂370 mgI/mL,n=55);A组和B组管电流均采用自动管电流调制(ATCM)。将两组方案获得的CT DICOM数据导入至三维(3D)可视化建模软件,完成混合现实3D建模。比较两组患者的人口学特征、辐射剂量相关指标采用独立样本t检验; 采用Pearson和Bland-Altman分析来评价两组肺动脉混合现实的一致性;混合现实质量的主观评价采用Mann-Whitney U检验,评价者一致性采用Kappa分析。结果:与B组相比,A组的辐射剂量减少了约41%,且随着DLIR不同强度的逐渐升高,CT DICOM数据的质量逐渐提高,其中高强度DLIR(DLIR-H)获取的DICOM质量最佳。A组和B组混合现实质量无明显差异;Bland-Altman分析中,A组和B组之间存在良好的一致性;且评分者的主观一致性良好,Kappa值为0.76。结论:双低剂量CT联合DLIR算法可有效降低肺动脉混合现实辐射剂量和对比剂剂量,且不影响肺动脉混合现实质量,为临床应用推广奠定基础。

       

      Abstract: Objective: To explore the feasibility of using dual low-dose computed tomography (CT) combined with a deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm to optimize pulmonary artery mixed reality (MR) imaging. Methods: One-hundred-and-eight patients who planned to undergo pulmonary artery MR imaging at our hospital were prospectively enrolled into this study. They were randomly divided into a low-dose pulmonary artery MR group (Group A: low-dose CT combined with DLIR algorithm, using tube current of 70 kVp and contrast agent of 300 mgI/mL, n=53) and a conventional-dose pulmonary artery MR group (Group B: conventional-dose CT, using tube voltage of 120 kVp and contrast agent of 370 mgI/mL, n=55). In both groups A and B, automatic tube current modulation was applied to the tube currents. Subsequently, the CT DICOM data obtained from the two groups were imported into three-dimensional (3D) visualization modelling software to complete the MR 3D modelling. Demographic characteristics and radiation dose-related indicators of the two patient groups were compared using an independent sample t-test. Additionally, Pearson and Bland-Altman analyses were used to evaluate the consistency of pulmonary artery MR between the two groups, whereas the subjective evaluation of MR quality was conducted using the Mann-Whitney U test. Furthermore, the consistency of the evaluating factors was analyzed using Kappa analysis. Results: Compared to Group B, the radiation dose in Group A decreased by approximately 41%, whereas the quality of the CT DICOM data gradually improved with increasing DLIR intensity. The DICOM images obtained using high-strength DLIR (DLIR-H) demonstrated the best quality. However, there was no significant difference in the quality of the MR between groups A and B. In the Bland-Altman analysis, there was good consistency between Groups A and Group B. Moreover, the subjective consistency of the evaluating factors was good, with a Kappa value of 0.76. Conclusion: The combination of dual low-dose CT and the DLIR algorithm can effectively reduce the radiation and contrast agent doses of pulmonary artery MR without affecting the quality of pulmonary artery MR imaging, laying the foundation for its clinical application and future advancement.

       

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