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A model-based direct inversion network (MDIN) for dual spectral computed tomography.

Haichuan Zhou^1,2, Huitao Zhang^1,3, Xing Zhao^1,3

¹School of Mathematical Sciences, Capital Normal University, Beijing, 100048, People's Republic of China.

Physics in Medicine and Biology

|January 25, 2024

Summary

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A new model-based direct inversion network (MDIN) improves dual spectral computed tomography (DSCT) reconstruction by directly predicting material images without needing spectral information, reducing artifacts and noise.

Keywords:

deep learning direct inversion dual spectral CT sparsely connected

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Area of Science:

Medical Imaging
Computational Imaging
Image Reconstruction

Background:

Dual spectral computed tomography (DSCT) faces challenges due to mathematical model nonlinearity, causing beam hardening artifacts.
Existing DSCT methods often require spectral information, which is not always available in practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel approach for improving DSCT reconstruction performance.
To address limitations of conventional CT and existing DSCT methods.

Main Methods:

A model-based direct inversion network (MDIN) was proposed for DSCT.
MDIN directly predicts basis material images from polychromatic projections using a network architecture.
The network comprises projection pre-decomposition, domain transformation, and image post-decomposition modules.

Main Results:

MDIN demonstrated significant advantages in substance decomposition compared to other methods.
The proposed method showed superior artifact reduction and noise suppression in DSCT reconstruction.
Numerical experiments validated the effectiveness of the MDIN approach.

Conclusions:

The MDIN offers a novel and effective solution for DSCT reconstruction.
The method eliminates the need for conventional algorithms and spectral information.
MDIN shows potential for broader applications in multi-spectral CT and low-dose CT.