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01-09-2012 | Original Article

Digital radiography: optimization of image quality and dose using multi-frequency software

Authors: H. Precht, O. Gerke, K. Rosendahl, A. Tingberg, D. Waaler

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 9/2012

Abstract

Background

New developments in processing of digital radiographs (DR), including multi-frequency processing (MFP), allow optimization of image quality and radiation dose. This is particularly promising in children as they are believed to be more sensitive to ionizing radiation than adults.

Objective

To examine whether the use of MFP software reduces the radiation dose without compromising quality at DR of the femur in 5-year-old-equivalent anthropomorphic and technical phantoms.

Materials and methods

A total of 110 images of an anthropomorphic phantom were imaged on a DR system (Canon DR with CXDI-50 C detector and MLT[S] software) and analyzed by three pediatric radiologists using Visual Grading Analysis. In addition, 3,500 images taken of a technical contrast-detail phantom (CDRAD 2.0) provide an objective image-quality assessment.

Results

Optimal image-quality was maintained at a dose reduction of 61% with MLT(S) optimized images. Even for images of diagnostic quality, MLT(S) provided a dose reduction of 88% as compared to the reference image. Software impact on image quality was found significant for dose (mAs), dynamic range dark region and frequency band.

Conclusion

By optimizing image processing parameters, a significant dose reduction is possible without significant loss of image quality.

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Title: Digital radiography: optimization of image quality and dose using multi-frequency software
Authors: H. Precht
O. Gerke
K. Rosendahl
A. Tingberg
D. Waaler
Publication date: 01-09-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 9/2012
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2385-3

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Digital radiography: optimization of image quality and dose using multi-frequency software

Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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Materials and methods

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