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ArticleEuropean radiology2018

Prototype metal artefact reduction algorithm in flat panel computed tomography - evaluation in patients undergoing transarterial hepatic radioembolisation.

Qeumars Mustafa Hamie, Adrian Raoul Kobe, Leif Mietzsch, Michael Manhart, Gilbert Dominique Puippe, Thomas Pfammatter, Roman Guggenberger

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Qeumars Mustafa HamieDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
Adrian Raoul KobeDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
Leif MietzschDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
Michael ManhartSiemens Healthcare GmbH, Advanced Therapies, Innovation, Imaging Concepts, HC AT IN IMC, Simon-Hegele-Str. 1, 91301, Forchheim, Deutschland.
Gilbert Dominique PuippeDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
Thomas PfammatterDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
Roman GuggenbergerDepartment of Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland. roman.guggenberger@usz.ch.

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objectiveTo investigate the effect of an on-site prototype metal artefact reduction (MAR) algorithm in cone-beam CT-catheter-arteriography (CBCT-CA) in patients undergoing transarterial radioembolisation (RE) of hepatic masses. METHODS AND MATERIALS: Ethical board approved retrospective study of 29 patients (mean 63.7±13.7 years, 11 female), including 16 patients with arterial metallic coils, undergoing CBCT-CA (8s scan, 200 degrees rotation, 397 projections). Image reconstructions with and without prototype MAR algorithm were evaluated quantitatively (streak-artefact attenuation changes) and qualitatively (visibility of hepatic parenchyma and vessels) in near- (<1cm) and far-field (>3cm) of artefact sources (metallic coils and catheters). Quantitative and qualitative measurements of uncorrected and MAR corrected images and different artefact sources were compared

resultsQuantitative evaluation showed significant reduction of near- and far-field streak-artefacts with MAR for both artefact sources (p<0.001), while remaining stable for unaffected organs (all p>0.05). Inhomogeneities of attenuation values were significantly higher for metallic coils compared to catheters (p<0.001) and decreased significantly for both after MAR (p<0.001). Qualitative image scores were significantly improved after MAR (all p<0.003) with by trend higher artefact degrees for metallic coils compared to catheters.

conclusionIn patients undergoing CBCT-CA for transarterial RE, prototype MAR algorithm improves image quality in proximity of metallic coil and catheter artefacts. KEY POINTS: • Metal objects cause artefacts in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging. • These artefacts can be corrected by metal artefact reduction (MAR) algorithms. • Corrected images show significantly better visibility of nearby hepatic vessels and tissue. • Better visibility may facilitate image interpretation, save time and radiation exposure.

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AlgorithmsArtifactsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAngiographyCone-Beam Computed TomographyFemaleHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedLiverLiver NeoplasmsMaleMetalsMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesMetalsAbdomenCone-beam computed tomographyLiverMetal artefact reductionTransarterial radioembolisation

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