Iterative CT reconstruction in abdominal low-dose CT used for hybrid SPECT-CT applications: effect on image quality, image noise, detectability, and reader's confidence.
Oliver S GrosserJuri RufDennis KupitzDamian CzuczwaraDavid LoewenthalMarkus ThormannChristian FurthJens RickeTimm DeneckeMaciej PechMichael C KreisslHolger AmthauerPublished in: Acta radiologica open (2019)
An ASIR level of 50% represents a good compromise in abdominal LD-CT image reconstruction. The specific ASIR level improved image quality (reduced image noise) and reader confidence, while preserving detectability of bone structure.