• 터널과지하공간
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.545-557
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• 2009

단계별 손상에 따른 취성재료의 동적손상메커니즘을 파악하고자 국내암석을 대상으로 스플릿 홉킨슨 압력바 시스템을 이용한 단계적 충격하중실험을 수행하였다. 실험시료 내 동적손상을 평가하기 위하여 고해상도 X-ray 단층촬영 시스템을 적용하였다. 그 결과 낮은 충격하중에서는 시료 내 전반적으로 축방향 균열 즉 수직균열이 발생하지만, 충격속도가 증가함에 따라 시료와 입사바 또는 전달바와의 접촉면에 구속효과가 발생하여 입사바와의 접촉면 중심부에 균열이 사라지는 경향을 보였다. 그러나 구속력을 적게 받는 시료의 원주표면 부근에서는 박리균열을 보였다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제22권8호
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• pp.1416-1435
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• 2021

Non-infectious granulomatous lung disease represents a diverse group of disorders characterized by pulmonary opacities associated with granulomatous inflammation, a relatively nonspecific finding commonly encountered by pathologists. Some lesions may present a diagnostic challenge because of nonspecific imaging features; however, recognition of the various imaging manifestations of these disorders in conjunction with patients' clinical history, such as age, symptom onset and duration, immune status, and presence of asthma or cutaneous lesions, is imperative for narrowing the differential diagnosis and determining appropriate management of this rare group of disorders. In this pictorial review, we describe the pathologic findings of various non-infectious granulomatous lung diseases as well as the radiologic features and high-resolution computed tomography imaging features.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제43권3호
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• pp.171-177
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• 2013

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of two imaging modes in a cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) system in detecting root fracture in endodontically-treated teeth with fiber posts or screw posts by selecting two fields of view. Materials and Methods: In this study, 78 endodontically-treated single canal premolars were included. A post space was created in all of them. Then the teeth were randomly set in one of 6 artificial dental arches. In 39 of the 78 teeth set in the 6 dental arches, a root fracture was intentionally created. Next, a fiber post and a screw post were cemented into 26 teeth having equal the root fractures. High resolution (HiRes) and standard zoom images were provided by a CBCT device. Upon considering the reconstructed images, two observers in agreement with each other confirmed the presence or absence of root fracture. A McNemar test was used for comparing the results of the two modes. Results: The frequency of making a correct diagnosis using the HiRes zoom imaging mode was 71.8% and in standard zoom was 59%. The overall sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing root fracture in the HiRes mode were 71.79% and 46.15% and in the standard zoom modes were 58.97% and 33.33%, respectively. Conclusion: There were no significant differences between the diagnostic values of the two imaging modes used in the diagnosis of root fracture or in the presence of root canal restorations. In both modes, the most true-positive results were reported in the post space group.

• 한국방사선학회논문지
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• 제15권7호
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• pp.1065-1072
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• 2021

최근 복부 CT 검사 건수가 증가하고 있으며 이에 피폭선량을 감소시키기 위해 많은 노력이 요구되고 있다. 최근 도입된 반복적 재구성기법(Iterative Reconstruction, IR)을 복부 CT검사에 적용하여 기존 필터 보정 역투영법(Filtered Back Projection, FBP)과 화질 및 선량을 비교평가하여 유용성을 알아보고자 하였다. 반복적 재구성기법은 SIEMENS사의 ADMIRE, GE사의 ASIR-V를 이용하였고 화질평가를 위해 ACR phantom 영상을 이용하여 Noise, % Contrast, High contrast resolution를 측정하였다. 또한 선량평가는 CT장치에서 표시되는 CTDI_vol, DLP를 이용하였다. 필터 보정 역투영법과 반복적 재구성기법을 비교 평가한 결과 반복적 재구성기법 ADMIRE 2~5단계, ASIR-V 30, 50, 70, 90%를 적용한 경우, Noise가 ADMIRE에서 0.46~2.38, ASIR-V에서 0.51~2.5 감소하였다. % Contrast, High contrast resolution 유의한 차이가 없었다. 선량의 경우 반복적 재구성기법을 사용할 경우 ADMIRE에서 25.39%, ASIR-V에서 16.61% 감소시킬 수 있음을 알 수 있었다. 결론적으로 복부 CT검사 시 반복적 재구성기법을 적용한다면 화질을 유지함과 동시에 선량을 감소시킬 수 있을 것이라 사료된다.

• Imaging Science in Dentistry
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.205-209
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• 2007

Purpose: To determine the physical properties of a newly developed cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: We measured and compared the imaging properties for the indirect-type flat panel detector (FPD) of a new CBCT and the single detector array (SDA) of conventional helical CT (CHCT). Results: First, the modulation transfer function (MTF) of the CBCT were superior to those of the CHCT. Second, the noise power spectrum (NPS) of the CBCT were worse than those of the CHCT. Third, detective quantum efficiency (DQE) of the indirect-type CBCT were worse than those of the CHCT at lower spatial frequencies, but were better at higher spatial frequencies. Although the comparison of contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) was estimated in the limited range of tube current, CNR of CBCT were worse than those of CHCT. Conclusion: This study shows that the indirect-type FPD system may be useful as a CBCT detector because of high resolution.

• 대한소아치과학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.545-548
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• 1998

Sialolithiasis is the formation of calcareous concretions within ductal system of a major or minor salivary gland. They are formed by deposition of calcium salts around a central nidus which may consist of desquamated epithelial cells, bacteria, foreign bodies, or products of bacterial decomposition. An 11-year-old boy complained of pain during meals and intermittent mild swelling in the right submandibular region. Although it was not detected in true occlusal radiograph, panoramic radiograph showed a round radiopaque mass 3mm in diameter. Computed tomography(CT) was taken for locating the stone and 3-dimensional reconstruction was performed. Under general anesthesia, sialoadenectomy was done through extraoral approach. Diagnosis of submandibular sialolithiasis using high-resolution CT with reconstructions was helpful for surgical decisions, namely radical removal of the submandibular gland and its duct.

• 대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.315-323
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• 2023

Post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) is commonly employed in the field of forensic pathology. PMCT was mainly performed using a whole-body scan with a wide field of view (FOV), which lead to a decrease in spatial resolution due to the increased pixel size. This study aims to evaluate the potential for developing a super-resolution model based on conditional generative adversarial networks (CGAN) to enhance the image quality of CT. 1761 low-resolution images were obtained using a whole-body scan with a wide FOV of the head phantom, and 341 high-resolution images were obtained using the appropriate FOV for the head phantom. Of the 150 paired images in the total dataset, which were divided into training set (96 paired images) and validation set (54 paired images). Data augmentation was perform to improve the effectiveness of training by implementing rotations and flips. To evaluate the performance of the proposed model, we used the Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio (PSNR), Structural Similarity Index Measure (SSIM) and Deep Image Structure and Texture Similarity (DISTS). Obtained the PSNR, SSIM, and DISTS values of the entire image and the Medial orbital wall, the zygomatic arch, and the temporal bone, where fractures often occur during head trauma. The proposed method demonstrated improvements in values of PSNR by 13.14%, SSIM by 13.10% and DISTS by 45.45% when compared to low-resolution images. The image quality of the three areas where fractures commonly occur during head trauma has also improved compared to low-resolution images.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제58권2호
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• pp.111-119
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• 2005

The introduction of high-resolution CT (HRCT) in recent years has improved the ability of radiologists to detect and characterize the diffuse infiltrative lung disease (DILD). The detection and diagnosis of diffuse lung disease using HRCT are based on the recognition of specific abnormal findings. In this article, pattern recognition of HRCT findings is reviewed in the differential diagnosis of diffuse infiltrative lung disease. In general, HRCT findings of lung disease can be classified into four categories based on their appearances. These categories consist of (1) nodules and nodular opacities, (2) linear and reticular opacities, (3) increased lung opacity, and (4) decreased lung opacity, including cystic lesions.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.97-102
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• 2004

소 동물 촬영에 이용될 수 있는 고해상도의 x-선 cone-beam micro computed tomography (micro-CT) 시스템을 개발하였다 Micro-CT 시스템은 120${\times}$120 mm2 의 2차원 평판 x-선 감지기, micro-focus x-선 발생장치, 주사 기구부, 병렬처리 영상 재구성 시스템으로 이루어져 있다. 개발된 시스템의 성능을 평가하기 위해 대조도와 공간해상도를 측정하였다. 대조도 실험에서는 95 mGy 에서 36 CT-번호를 구별할 수 있음을 확인하였고, 공간 해상도 실험에서는 14 lp/mm 의 성능을 확인하였다. 소 동물 촬영 결과로 실험용 쥐의 대퇴부, 심장 그리고 복부 동맥 혈관을 촬영한 경상을 제시하였다. 개발된 micro-CT 시스템은 소 동물을 이용한 생명공학 분야 연구에 널리 이용될 수 있을 것으로 기대된다.

• Korean Journal of Radiology
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• 제23권9호
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• pp.854-865
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• 2022

Photon-counting detector (PCD) CT is a new CT technology utilizing a direct conversion X-ray detector, where incident X-ray photon energies are directly recorded as electronical signals. The design of the photon-counting detector itself facilitates improvements in spatial resolution (via smaller detector pixel design) and iodine signal (via count weighting) while still permitting multi-energy imaging. PCD-CT can eliminate electronic noise and reduce artifacts due to the use of energy thresholds. Improved dose efficiency is important for low dose CT and pediatric imaging. The ultra-high spatial resolution of PCD-CT design permits lower dose scanning for all body regions and is particularly helpful in identifying important imaging findings in thoracic and musculoskeletal CT. Improved iodine signal may be helpful for low contrast tasks in abdominal imaging. Virtual monoenergetic images and material classification will assist with numerous diagnostic tasks in abdominal, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular imaging. Dual-source PCD-CT permits multi-energy CT images of the heart and coronary arteries at high temporal resolution. In this special review article, we review the clinical benefits of this technology across a wide variety of radiological subspecialties.