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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Imaging
    • Radiology
    • Radiation Dose Optimization

    Background:

    • Computed tomography (CT) protocols require optimization to balance radiation dose and image quality.
    • Quality assurance phantoms are standard tools for protocol evaluation.
    • Animal models offer a potential method for more comprehensive CT protocol assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate radiation dose savings and image quality in computed tomography (CT) studies using a porcine model.
    • To compare the effectiveness of CT protocol optimization using a porcine model versus traditional phantoms.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed imaging protocols prioritizing low milliamperage, kilovoltage, and high pitch.
    • Assessed noise, contrast, and spatial resolution using a CT phantom.
    • Applied protocols to porcine models (head, abdomen, chest) and further optimized.
    • Evaluated radiation dose and image quality using visual grading analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Phantom-based optimization reduced radiation dose by 19%–38% in some cases.
    • Porcine model-based optimization further reduced radiation dose by 17%–38% in other instances.
    • The porcine model allowed for anatomical criteria assessment without human radiation risk.

    Conclusions:

    • A porcine model closely mimics human anatomy for evaluating CT image quality criteria.
    • CT protocol optimization using a porcine model yields greater radiation dose reduction compared to phantom-only methods.
    • This approach enhances CT safety and efficacy.