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Analytical models for multi-slice helical CT performance parameters.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12607834     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
One of the most recent technological advancements in computed tomography (CT) is the introduction of multi-slice CT (MSCT). When combined with the helical scan mode, MSCT offers significant improvements in volume coverage, isotropic spatial resolution, and contrast utilization. Although experimental studies have been conducted on MSCT performance, there is a lack of theoretical analysis on the slice sensitivity profile (SSP) and noise performance. In this paper, we derive several closed-form expressions, for linear interpolation based helical reconstruction algorithms, to characterize these performance parameters under different detector configurations and acquisition modes. Following the common practice, the expressions are explicitly described for regions near the iso-center, although the same approach can be used to describe system performances away from the iso-center. These models are validated against phantom experiments.
Authors:
Jiang Hsieh
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Evaluation Studies; Journal Article; Validation Studies    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Medical physics     Volume:  30     ISSN:  0094-2405     ISO Abbreviation:  Med Phys     Publication Date:  2003 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-02-27     Completed Date:  2003-08-21     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0425746     Medline TA:  Med Phys     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  169-78     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0414, USA. jiang.hsieh@med.ge.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Algorithms*
Artifacts
Computer Simulation
Equipment Failure Analysis / methods
Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
Models, Theoretical*
Phantoms, Imaging
Quality Control
Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, Spiral Computed / instrumentation*,  methods*

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