A clinical image preference study comparing digital tomosynthesis with digital radiography for pediatric spinal imaging

Jenna M. King; Idris A. Elbakri; Martin Reed; Jens Wrogemann

doi:10.1117/12.877733

3 March 2011 A clinical image preference study comparing digital tomosynthesis with digital radiography for pediatric spinal imaging

Jenna M. King, Idris A. Elbakri, Martin Reed, Jens Wrogemann

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Proceedings Volume 7966, Medical Imaging 2011: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment; 796613 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877733
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2011, Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida, United States

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic quality of digital tomosynthesis (DT) images for pediatric imaging of the spine. We performed a phantom image rating study to assess the visibility of anatomical spinal structures in DT images relative to digital radiography (DR) and computed tomography (CT). We collected DT and DR images of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine using anthropomorphic phantoms. Four pediatric radiologists and two residents rated the visibility of structures on the DT image sets compared to DR using a four point scale (0 = not visible; 1 = visible; 2 = superior to DR; 3 = excellent, CT unnecessary). In general, the structures in the spine received ratings between 1 and 3 (cervical), or 2 and 3 (thoracic, lumbar), with a few mixed scores for structures that are usually difficult to see on diagnostic images, such as vertebrae near the cervical-thoracic joint and the apophyseal joints of the lumbar spine. The DT image sets allow most critical structures to be visualized as well or better than DR. When DR imaging is inconclusive, DT is a valuable tool to consider before sending a pediatric patient for a higher-dose CT exam.

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Jenna M. King, Idris A. Elbakri, Martin Reed, and Jens Wrogemann "A clinical image preference study comparing digital tomosynthesis with digital radiography for pediatric spinal imaging", Proc. SPIE 7966, Medical Imaging 2011: Image Perception, Observer Performance, and Technology Assessment, 796613 (3 March 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.877733

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