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[Usefulness of Combining Post-processing Scatter Correction and an Anti-scatter Grid in Chest Standing Radiography]
Keita Fujikawa1, Takao Osaki1, Hideo Nakagawa1
1Department of Radiological Technology, Hyogo College of Medicine College Hospital.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of combining post-processing scatter correction (IG) and an anti-scatter grid (RG) in chest radiography.
Method:
To determine the combination protocol (Hyb) that was closed to RG 12:1 (RG12), we measured the content rate of scattered radiation for each combination (RG12, IG12, RG3-12+IG3-12). Task-based modulation transfer function (MTF_Task) and SDNR were evaluated using RG12, IG12, and Hyb. Additionally, seven radiologists performed visual evaluation by using chest phantom.
Result:
The protocol of Hyb was RG8+IG3. In SDNR, Hyb (RG8+IG3) was equal to or higher than RG12, and MTF_Task was equal in all grid systems. Hyb (RG8+IG3) was significantly superior to RG12 in visual evaluation.
Conclusion:
The combining post-processing scatter correction should be useful for improving inspection throughput and reducing the risk of grid's damage.
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