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ArticleThe British journal of radiology2022

Vector-Field dynamic X-ray (VF-DXR) using Optical Flow Method.

Takuya Hino, Akinori Tsunomori, Takenori Fukumoto, Akinori Hata, Masako Ueyama, Atsuko Kurosaki, Tsutomu Yoneyama, Sumiya Nagatsuka, Shoji Kudoh, Hiroto Hatabu

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Takuya HinoCenter for Pulmonary Functional Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-8225-0737
Akinori TsunomoriR&D Promotion Division, Healthcare Business Headquarters, Konica Minolta, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan.
Takenori FukumotoR&D Promotion Division, Healthcare Business Headquarters, Konica Minolta, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan.
Akinori HataCenter for Pulmonary Functional Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Masako UeyamaDepartment of Health Care, Fukujuji Hospital, Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan.
Atsuko KurosakiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Fukujuji Hospital, Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan.
Tsutomu YoneyamaR&D Promotion Division, Healthcare Business Headquarters, Konica Minolta, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan.
Sumiya NagatsukaR&D Promotion Division, Healthcare Business Headquarters, Konica Minolta, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, Japan.
Shoji KudohJapan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Hiroto HatabuCenter for Pulmonary Functional Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

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Abstract

objectivesTo explore the feasibility of Vector-Field DXR (VF-DXR) using optical flow method (OFM).

methodsFive healthy volunteers and five COPD patients were studied. DXR was performed in the standing position using a prototype X-ray system (Konica Minolta Inc., Tokyo, Japan). During the examination, participants took several tidal breaths and one forced breath. DXR image file was converted to the videos with different frames per second (fps): 15 fps, 7.5 fps, five fps, three fps, and 1.5 fps. Pixel-value gradient was calculated by the serial change of pixel value, which was subsequently converted mathematically to motion vector using OFM. Color-coding map and vector projection into horizontal and vertical components were also tested.

resultsDynamic motion of lung and thorax was clearly visualized using VF-DXR with an optimal frame rate of 5 fps. Color-coding map and vector projection into horizontal and vertical components were also presented. VF-DXR technique was also applied in COPD patients.

conclusionThe feasibility of VF-DXR was demonstrated with small number of healthy subjects and COPD patients. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: A new Vector-Field Dynamic X-ray (VF-DXR) technique is feasible for dynamic visualization of lung, diaphragms, thoracic cage, and cardiac contour.

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Optic FlowDiaphragmHumansLungRadiographyX-Rays

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PMID34233474
PMCPMC9153721

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