Dong Han1, Xiaoxia Chen1, Yuxin Lei1, Chunling Ma1, Jieli Zhou2, Yingcong Xiao3, Yong Yu1. 1. 1 Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China. 2. 2 Department of Ultrasound, Xijing Hospital, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China. 3. 3 Department of Ultrasound, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Xianyang, Shaanxi, China.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To study the application of using low energy images combined with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASiR) in dual-energy spectral CT portal venography (CTPV) to reduce iodine load. METHODS: 41 patients for CTPV were prospectively and randomly divided into two groups. Group A ( n = 21) used conventional 120 kVp scanning protocol with contrast dose at 0.6 gI/kg while group B ( n = 20) used dual-energy spectral imaging with reduced contrast dose at 0.3 gI/kg. The 120 kVp images in Group A and 50 keV images in Group B were reconstructed with 40% ASiR. The contrast-to-noise ratio of portal vein was calculated. The image quality and the numbers of intrahepatic portal vein branches were evaluated by two experienced radiologists using a 5-point scoring system. RESULTS: Group B reduced iodine load by 52% compared to Group A (17.21 ± 3.30 gI vs 35.80 ± 6.18 gI, p < 0.001). All images in both groups were acceptable for diagnosis. CT values and standard deviations in portal veins of Group B were higher than Group A (all p < 0.05); There were no statistical differences in contrast-to-noise ratio, image quality score and the number of observed portal vein branches between the two groups (all p > 0.05), and the two observers had excellent agreement in image quality assessment (all κ > 0.75). CONCLUSION: The use of 50 keV images in dual-energy spectral CTPV with ASiR reduces total iodine load by 52% while maintaining good image quality. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Spectral CT images combined with ASiR can be used in low contrast dose CTPV portal venography to maintain image quality and reduce contrast dose.
OBJECTIVE: To study the application of using low energy images combined with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASiR) in dual-energy spectral CT portal venography (CTPV) to reduce iodine load. METHODS: 41 patients for CTPV were prospectively and randomly divided into two groups. Group A ( n = 21) used conventional 120 kVp scanning protocol with contrast dose at 0.6 gI/kg while group B ( n = 20) used dual-energy spectral imaging with reduced contrast dose at 0.3 gI/kg. The 120 kVp images in Group A and 50 keV images in Group B were reconstructed with 40% ASiR. The contrast-to-noise ratio of portal vein was calculated. The image quality and the numbers of intrahepatic portal vein branches were evaluated by two experienced radiologists using a 5-point scoring system. RESULTS: Group B reduced iodine load by 52% compared to Group A (17.21 ± 3.30 gI vs 35.80 ± 6.18 gI, p < 0.001). All images in both groups were acceptable for diagnosis. CT values and standard deviations in portal veins of Group B were higher than Group A (all p < 0.05); There were no statistical differences in contrast-to-noise ratio, image quality score and the number of observed portal vein branches between the two groups (all p > 0.05), and the two observers had excellent agreement in image quality assessment (all κ > 0.75). CONCLUSION: The use of 50 keV images in dual-energy spectral CTPV with ASiR reduces total iodine load by 52% while maintaining good image quality. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Spectral CT images combined with ASiR can be used in low contrast dose CTPV portal venography to maintain image quality and reduce contrast dose.
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