An improved method for automated calculation of the water-equivalent diameter for estimating size-specific dose in CT.

Choirul AnamFahmi Rosydiansyah MahdaniWinda Kusuma DewiHeri SutantoPandji TriadyaksaFreddy HaryantoGeoff Dougherty

Published in: Journal of applied clinical medical physics (2021)

We have presented an improved algorithm for automated calculation of Dw and SSDE. The proposed algorithm is more general and gives accurate results for both Dw and SSDE whether the CT images contain one or more than one substantial body part.

Keyphrases

deep learning
machine learning
image quality
dual energy
convolutional neural network
contrast enhanced
computed tomography
positron emission tomography
high throughput
high resolution
magnetic resonance imaging
monte carlo
mass spectrometry
neural network
optic nerve
single cell