Efficacy and safety of prostate artery embolization for patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and indwelling urinary catheter: A retrospective multicenter study.

Purpose: The purpose of this multicenter study was to evaluate the clinical success at three months of prostate artery embolization (PAE), assess PAE safety in centers with various experiences and identify factors associated with PAE success.

Patients And Methods: This multicenter, retrospective study included patients who underwent PAE for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) including those with indwelling urinary catheter. PAE clinical success was defined as either 25% improvement of the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) or 1-point improvement of quality of life (QoL) score, or catheter removal at three months.

Early results of ultra-low-dose CT-scan for extremity traumas in emergency room.

Background: Ultra-low dose computed tomography (ULD-CT) was shown to be a good alternative to digital radiographs in various locations. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of ULD-CT versus digital radiographs in patients consulting for extremity traumas in emergency room.

Methods: Digital radiography and ULD-CT scan were performed in patients consulting at the emergency department (February-August 2018) for extremity traumas.

Comparison of peak skin dose and dose map obtained with real-time software and radiochromic films in patients undergoing abdominopelvic embolization.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare peak skin dose (PSD) and dose map calculated by Dose-Tracking-System® (DTS) software and measured with radiochromic films in patients undergoing abdominopelvic embolization.

Material And Methods: The PSD measured by radiochromic films (PSD) or calculated by DTS software (PSD) were compared in patients who underwent abdominopelvic embolization between September 2020 and April 2021. Concordance between PSD and PSD was computed using the Lin's concordance correlation coefficient and the clinical concordance using Bland Altman analysis.

Effect of a new deep learning image reconstruction algorithm for abdominal computed tomography imaging on image quality and dose reduction compared with two iterative reconstruction algorithms: a phantom study.

Background: New reconstruction algorithms based on deep learning have been developed to correct the image texture changes related to the use of iterative reconstruction algorithms. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a new deep learning image reconstruction [Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE)] algorithm on image-quality and dose reduction compared to a hybrid iterative reconstruction (AIDR 3D) algorithm and a model-based iterative reconstruction (FIRST) algorithm.

Methods: Acquisitions were carried out using the ACR 464 phantom (and its body ring) at six dose levels (volume computed tomography dose index 15/10/7.

Optimization of image quality and accuracy of low iodine concentration quantification as function of dose level and reconstruction algorithm for abdominal imaging using dual-source CT: A phantom study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of advanced modeled iterative reconstruction (ADMIRE) algorithm and dose levels on the accuracy of Hounsfield unit (HU) measurement, image noise and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) in virtual monochromatic images (VMIs) with low iodine concentrations, and the accuracy of iodine quantification.

Materials And Methods: A CT phantom was scanned with dual-source CT using abdomen-pelvis examination parameters at four dose levels: 5, 8, 11 and 20 mGy. Images were reconstructed using filtered-back projection (FBP) and ADMIRE levels 3 and 5 (A3-A5).

Comparison of two deep learning image reconstruction algorithms in chest CT images: A task-based image quality assessment on phantom data.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of two deep learning image reconstruction (DLR) algorithms in chest computed tomography (CT) with different clinical indications.

Material And Methods: Acquisitions on image quality and anthropomorphic phantoms were performed at six dose levels (CTDI: 10/7.5/5/2.

Comparison of two versions of a deep learning image reconstruction algorithm on CT image quality and dose reduction: A phantom study.

Purpose: To compare the impact on CT image quality and dose reduction of two versions of a Deep Learning Image Reconstruction algorithm.

Material And Methods: Acquisitions on the CT ACR 464 phantom were performed at five dose levels (CTDI : 10/7.5/5/2.

Optimization of image quality and accuracy of low iodine concentration quantification as function of kVp pairs for abdominal imaging using dual-source CT: A phantom study.

Purpose: To determine the suitable kVp pair for optimal image quality of the virtual monochromatic images (VMIs) and iodine quantification accuracy at low concentration, using a third generation dual-source CT (DSCT).

Materials And Methods: Multi-energy CT phantoms with and without body rings were scanned with a DSCT using four kVp pairs (tube "A"/"B" voltage): 100/Sn150, 90/Sn150, 80/Sn150 and 70/Sn150 kVp. The reference mAs was adjusted to obtain a CTDI close to 11 mGy.

Impact of four kVp combinations available in a dual-source CT on the spectral performance of abdominal imaging: A task-based image quality assessment on phantom data.

Purpose: To compare the spectral performance of four combinations of kVp available in a third generation dual-source CT (DSCT) on abdominal imaging.

Methods: An image-quality phantom was scanned with a DSCT using four kVp pairs (tube "A" voltage/tube "B" voltage): 100/Sn150 kVp, 90/Sn150 kVp, 80/Sn150 kVp, and 70/Sn150 kVp, classic parameters and dose level for abdomen examination (CTDI : 11 mGy). The noise power spectrum (NPS) and the task-based transfer function (TTF) of two inserts were computed on virtual monochromatic images (VMIs) at 40/50/60/70 keV and for mixed, low-, and high-kVp images.

Impact of additional mattresses in emergency CT on the automated patient centering proposed by a 3D camera: a phantom study.

To assess the impact of the use of additional mattresses of different thicknesses on radiation dose and image noise based on the patient centering proposed by a 3D camera for CT. An anthropomorphic phantom was placed on mattresses of different thicknesses (from 3.5 to 13.

Impact of dose reduction and the use of an advanced model-based iterative reconstruction algorithm on spectral performance of a dual-source CT system: A task-based image quality assessment.

Purpose: To assess the impact of dose reduction and the use of an advanced modeled iterative reconstruction algorithm (ADMIRE) on image quality in low-energy monochromatic images from a dual-source dual energy computed tomography CT (DSCT) platform.

Materials And Methods: Acquisitions on an image-quality phantom were performed using DSCT equipment with 100/Sn150 kVp for four dose levels (CTDI: 20/11/8/5mGy). Raw data were reconstructed for six energy levels (40/50/60/70/80/100 keV) using filtered back projection and two levels of ADMIRE (A3/A5).