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Inner-ear augmented metal artifact reduction with simulation-based 3D generative adversarial networks.

Zihao Wang¹, Clair Vandersteen², Thomas Demarcy³

¹Université Côte d'Azur, Inria Sophia Antipolis Méditerranée, 2004 Route des Lucioles, 06902 Valbonne, France; Université Côte d'Azur, 28 Avenue de Valrose, 06108 Nice, France.

Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics : the Official Journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society

|October 4, 2021

Summary

This study introduces a 3D generative adversarial network to reduce metal artifacts in computed tomography (CT) scans of cochlear implants. The novel method enhances image quality for better post-operative assessment.

Keywords:

Artifact reduction Deep learning GAN

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Artificial Intelligence
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Metal artifacts in computed tomography (CT) scans pose significant challenges for assessing post-operative imaging quality, particularly with tiny implants.
Existing metal artifact reduction (MAR) methods are often inadequate for high-resolution CT scans of small medical devices.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a novel 3D metal artifact reduction algorithm for high-resolution CT imaging of cochlear implants.
To improve the visual assessment of post-operative imaging by reducing artifacts caused by cochlear implant electrodes.

Main Methods:

A 3D generative adversarial network (GAN) was developed for metal artifact reduction.
Physically realistic CT metal artifacts were simulated on preoperative images using cochlear implant electrode data.
The simulated artifact images were used to train the 3D GAN for artifact reduction.

Main Results:

The proposed 3D GAN-based MAR method demonstrated superior performance in reducing metal artifacts compared to general MAR approaches.
Qualitative and quantitative assessments on clinical conventional and cone beam CT scans of cochlear implant patients confirmed the method's effectiveness.
The algorithm successfully reduced artifacts caused by cochlear implant electrodes in high-resolution CT images.

Conclusions:

The proposed 3D generative adversarial network effectively reduces metal artifacts in post-operative CT imaging of cochlear implants.
This advanced MAR technique offers a significant improvement for high-quality visual assessment in clinical practice.
The method shows promise for enhancing diagnostic accuracy in patients with cochlear implants.