Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm reduces image noise while alters radiomics features in dual-energy CT in comparison with conventional iterative reconstruction algorithms: a phantom study
Objectives To compare image quality between a deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm and conventional iterative reconstruction (IR) algorithms in dual-energy CT (DECT) and to assess the impact of these algorithms on radiomics robustness. Methods A phantom with clinical-relevant densities was imaged on seven DECT scanners with the same voxel size using typical abdominal-pelvis examination protocols. On one DECT scanner, raw data were reconstructed using both conventional IR (adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction-V, ASIR-V) and DLIR. Nine sets of corresponding images were generated on other six DECT scanners using scanner-equipped conventional IR. Regions of interest were delineated through rigid registrations. Image quality was compared. Pyradiomics platform was used for radiomics feature extraction. Test-retest repeatability was assessed by Bland-Altman analysis for repeated scans. Inter-reconstruction algorithm reproducibility between conventional IR and DLIR was tested by intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and concordance correlation coefficient (CCC). Inter-scanner reproducibility was evaluated by coefficient of variation (CV) and quartile coefficient of dispersion (QCD). Robust features were identified. Results DLIR significantly improved image quality. Ninety-four radiomics features were extracted and nine features were considered as robust. 93.87% features were repeatable between repeated scans. ASIR-V images showed higher reproducibility to other conventional IR than DLIR (ICC mean, 0.603 vs 0.558, p = 0.001; CCC mean, 0.554 vs 0.510, p = 0.004). 7.45% and 26.83% features were reproducible among scanners evaluated by CV and QCD, respectively. Conclusions DLIR improves quality of DECT images but may alter radiomics features compared to conventional IR. Nine robust DECT radiomics features were identified.
基金:
National Natural Science Foundation of China [82271934]; Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Science and Technology Innovation Action Clinical Innovation Field [18411953000]; Yangfan Project of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality [22YF1442400]; Medicine and Engineering Combination Project of Shanghai Jiao Tong University [YG2019ZDB09]; Research Fund of Tongren Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine [TRKYRCXX202204]
第一作者机构:[1]Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ, Tongren Hosp, Dept Imaging, Sch Med, Shanghai 200336, Peoples R China
共同第一作者:
通讯作者:
推荐引用方式(GB/T 7714):
Zhong Jingyu,Xia Yihan,Chen Yong,et al.Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm reduces image noise while alters radiomics features in dual-energy CT in comparison with conventional iterative reconstruction algorithms: a phantom study[J].EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY.2023,33(2):812-824.doi:10.1007/s00330-022-09119-1.
APA:
Zhong, Jingyu,Xia, Yihan,Chen, Yong,Li, Jianying,Lu, Wei...&Zhang, Huan.(2023).Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm reduces image noise while alters radiomics features in dual-energy CT in comparison with conventional iterative reconstruction algorithms: a phantom study.EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY,33,(2)
MLA:
Zhong, Jingyu,et al."Deep learning image reconstruction algorithm reduces image noise while alters radiomics features in dual-energy CT in comparison with conventional iterative reconstruction algorithms: a phantom study".EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY 33..2(2023):812-824