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http://dx.doi.org/10.17946/JRST.2015.38.4.03

Comparison of Image Quality and Effective Dose by Additional Filtration on Digital Chest Tomosynthesis  

Kim, Kye-Sun (Dept. of Dignostic Radiology, Samsung Medical Center)
Kim, Sungchul (Dept. of Radioligical Science, Gachon University)
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Journal of radiological science and technology / v.38, no.4, 2015 , pp. 347-353 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to suggest proper additional filtration by comparisons patient dose and image quality among additional filters in digital chest tomosynthesis (DTS). We measured the effective dose, dose area product (DAP) by changing thickness of Cu, Al and Ni filter to compare image quality by CD curve and SNR, CNR. Cu, Al and Ni exposure dose were similar thickness 0.3 mm, 3 mm and 0.3 mm respectively. The exposure dose using filter was decreased average about 33.1% than non filter. The DAP value of 0.3 mm Ni were decreased 72.9% compared to non filter and the lowest dose among 3 filter. The effective dose of 0.3 mm Ni were decreased 48% compared to 0.102 mSv effective dose of non filter. At the result of comparison of image quality through CD curve there were similar aspect graph among Cu, Al and Ni. SNR was decreased average 19.07%, CNR was average decreased 18.17% using 3 filters. In conclusion, Ni filtration was considered to be most suitable when considered comprehensive thickness, character, sort of filter, dose reduction and image quality evaluation in DTS.
Keywords
Digital chest tomosynthesis; Additional filter; Effective dose;
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