Clinical evaluation of a dual-side readout technique computed radiography system in chest radiography of premature neonates

Acta Radiologica
A CarlanderMagnus Båth

Abstract

Recently, the dual-side readout technique has been introduced in computed radiography, leading to an increase in detective quantum efficiency (DQE) compared with the single-side readout technique. To evaluate if the increase in DQE with the dual-side readout technique results in a higher clinical image quality in chest radiography of premature neonates at no increase in radiation dose. Twenty-four chest radiographs of premature neonates were collected from both a single-side readout technique system and a double-side readout technique system. The images were processed in the same image-processing station in order for the comparison to be only dependent on the difference in readout technique. Five radiologists rated the fulfillment of four image quality criteria, which were based on important anatomical landmarks. The given ratings were analyzed using visual grading characteristics (VGC) analysis. The VGC analysis showed that the reproduction of the carina with the main bronchi and the thoracic vertebrae behind the heart was better with the dual-side readout technique, whereas no significant difference for the reproduction of the central vessels or the peripheral vessels could be observed. The results indicate that the higher DQ...Continue Reading

Citations

Mar 5, 2010·Radiation Protection Dosimetry·Markus HåkanssonLars Gunnar Månsson
Mar 13, 2010·The British Journal of Radiology·O Smedby, M Fredrikson

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