Metal artifact reduction using iterative CBCT reconstruction algorithm for head and neck radiation therapy: A phantom

Hayate Washio1, Shingo Ohira2, Yoshinori Funama3

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute, Osaka, Japan; Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.

Summary

A new iterative cone-beam CT (CBCT) algorithm significantly reduces metal artifacts from dental implants in head and neck imaging. This method improves image quality and soft tissue visualization compared to standard algorithms.

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