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Information Loss Via Visual Assessment of Radiologic Images Using Modified Version of the Low-Contrast Detailed
Moshi Geso1, Salem Saeed Alghamdi2, Madeleine Shanahan1
1School of Medical Sciences, Discipline of Medical Radiation, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Introduction:
Quality in radiology images can be assessed by determining the levels of information retained or lost in an image. Information loss in images has been recently assessed via a method based on information theory and the employment of a contrast-detail (CD) phantom. In this study, the traditional CD phantom (air-Perspex) and a modified CD phantom were used.
Methods:
Using the Agfa DX-D 600 digital flat panel system, six phantom radiographs were acquired at 70 kVp and 20 mAs. Three x-ray images were acquired for each phantom.
Results:
Our results demonstrate that the material within the CD phantom influences total information loss (TIL) and image quality figure (IQF) measurements. The modified CD phantom provides a more realistic account of TIL and IQF for soft tissue radiology imaging.
Conclusion:
It is recommended that a low inherent subject contrast phantom, such as this modified CD phantom, be added to the image quality assessment processes of radiology departments. In addition, use of both IQF and TIL to assess image quality will provide radiology departments with greater evidence on which to base decisions.
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