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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Medical Imaging
  • Artificial Intelligence

Background:

  • Accurate attenuation correction (AC) is crucial for quantitative SPECT/CT imaging.
  • CT scans increase radiation exposure and are essential for AC.
  • Developing CT-free quantification methods is vital for nuclear medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a CT-free quantification technology in kidney SPECT imaging.
  • To generate synthetic attenuation maps (μ-maps) from SPECT data using deep learning.
  • To reduce radiation exposure and eliminate the need for CT scans in SPECT imaging.

Main Methods:

  • A modified 3D U-Net deep learning model was trained on 800 Tc-99m DTPA SPECT/CT scans.
  • Investigated the impact of SPECT data types, normalization, loss functions, and interpolation on μ-map generation.
  • Evaluated checkerboard artifacts and the influence of iodine contrast media.

Main Results:

  • Optimized AI model using scattering SPECT, logarithmic maximum normalization, L1 + 3xLGDL loss, and nearest-neighbor interpolation significantly improved μ-map generation (p < 0.00001).
  • Nearest-neighbor interpolation effectively eliminated checkerboard artifacts.
  • AI-generated μ-maps were neutral to iodine contrast, showing negligible effects on GFR measurements.
  • Potential radiation dose reduction ranged from 45.3% to 78.8%.

Conclusions:

  • Successfully developed and optimized a deep learning algorithm for synthetic μ-map generation in kidney SPECT.
  • Demonstrated the feasibility of transitioning from SPECT/CT to CT-free SPECT imaging for GFR measurement.
  • This advancement enhances patient safety and efficiency in nuclear medicine.