Umpolprot Wongpiem. An evaluation of high contrast resolution and low contrast resolution in computed tomography's MPR images using catphan phantom. Master's Degree(Radiological Technology). Mahidol University. Mahidol University Library and Knowledge Center. : Mahidol University, 2009.
An evaluation of high contrast resolution and low contrast resolution in computed tomography's MPR images using catphan phantom
Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate high contrast resolution and low
contrast resolution of Computed Tomography MPR images using a Catphan phantom.
The evaluation was performed using a comparative method between axial images and
coronal MPR images. A Catphan phantom was used for axial images and a modified
Catphan phantom was used for coronal MPR images. CT scanning was performed by
using two multi-detector Computed Tomography (Brilliance 64, Phillips and
Somatom 64, Siemens). Scanning parameters were dependant on patient protocols at
each hospital. Three image reconstructed algorithms (Standard, Bone, and Soft tissue)
and four slices of thicknesses (1.2 mm, 2.5 mm, 5 mm and 10 mm) were used to
reconstruct images using the MPR technique. A number of images were produced.
Each image was scored by three experienced readers. For high contrast resolution,
a Modulation Transfer Function (MTF) was used. Scoring data from each MDCT was
statistically analyzed using the SPSS program. The Paired-sample t-Test method was
used to test the difference in usability aspect between a Catphan phantom and a
modified Catphan phantom. A bivariate correlation was used to test the relationship of
collected data from both phantoms.
The results of both high contrast resolution and low contrast resolution
showed a significant difference between the Catphan phantom and modified Catphan
phantom (p<0.01). There were a high correlation between the two data groups of high
contrast resolution (r=0.873, p<0.01) and 0.1 percent MTF (r=0.805, p<0.01) found.
There was a correlation of the low contrast resolution (r=0.566, p<0.01) reported.
The modified Catphan phantom can be used as a quality control tool for
MPR images by collecting the baseline data at first and comparing that with the
routine data for QC purposes. However, it may not be appropriate to use it for
calibration purposes.