A major challenge in computed tomography (CT) is to reduce X-ray dose to a low or even ultra-low level while maintaining the high quality of reconstructed images. We propose a new method for CT reconstruction that combines penalized weighted-least squares reconstruction (PWLS) with regularization based on a sparsifying…
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Deep Efficient End-to-end Reconstruction (DEER) Network for Few-view Breast CT Image Reconstructioneess.IV
DEER network improves few-view breast CT image reconstruction efficiency and quality.
problem Efficient and high-quality few-view breast CT image reconstruction.
method Deep Efficient End-to-end Reconstruction (DEER) network with low model complexity.
result DEER network achieves competitive image quality with significantly fewer parameters compared to state-of-the-art methods.
The development of computed tomography (CT) image reconstruction methods that significantly reduce patient radiation exposure while maintaining high image quality is an important area of research in low-dose CT (LDCT) imaging. We propose a new penalized weighted least squares (PWLS) reconstruction method that exploits …
Efficient deep learning for CT images reduces memory and training time.
problem Training deep neural networks for CT images is computationally expensive.
method Unrolled proximal gradient descent, replaced penalty terms with CNNs, used greedy learning with deep UNet and surrogate.
result Achieved comparable image quality to state-of-the-art methods on CT image reconstruction challenges.
BCD-Net improves low-dose CT image reconstruction.
problem Challenges in obtaining accurate low-dose CT images.
method Modified iterative regression CNN, BCD-Net, with faster numerical solvers.
result BCD-Net achieves better image quality and generalization than state-of-the-art methods.
A major challenge in X-ray computed tomography (CT) is reducing radiation dose while maintaining high quality of reconstructed images. To reduce the radiation dose, one can reduce the number of projection views (sparse-view CT); however, it becomes difficult to achieve high-quality image reconstruction as the number of…
Two-layer model sparsifies image residuals for CT image reconstruction.
problem Image reconstruction from limited and corrupted data.
method Pre-learning a two-layer sparsifying transform model with block coordinate descent optimization.
result Preliminary experiments show the two-layer model improves CT image reconstruction from low-dose measurements.
This work uses GANs to improve CT image reconstruction from limited angles.
problem Under-determined linear inverse problem in limited angle CT reconstruction.
method Robust GAN prior for image manifold projection.
result Significant improvement in reconstruction quality.
Statistical image reconstruction (SIR) methods are studied extensively for X-ray computed tomography (CT) due to the potential of acquiring CT scans with reduced X-ray dose while maintaining image quality. However, the longer reconstruction time of SIR methods hinders their use in X-ray CT in practice. To accelerate st…
This paper combines deep learning with medical imaging models to improve reconstruction speed and reduce radiation.
problem Medical imaging issues like slow MRI, radiation injury in CT and PET.
method Combining deep learning with model-based reconstruction.
result Improves reconstruction speed and reduces radiation in medical imaging.
This paper explores deep learning for improving X-ray CT image reconstruction from undersampled data.
problem Improving image reconstruction from undersampled X-ray CT data.
method Analysis of classical and deep learning methods for solving inverse problems.
result Deep learning methods show promise in improving image quality from undersampled data.
RODEO speeds up MRI and CT image reconstruction from sparse data.
problem Real-time reconstruction of dynamic medical images from limited data.
method Autoencoder with robust l1-norm cost function and Split Bregman method.
result Real-time image reconstruction with minimal quality loss.
SUPER learning combines supervised and unsupervised methods for LDCT image reconstruction.
problem Low-dose CT image reconstruction challenges.
method Combines supervised and unsupervised learning methods.
result SUPER learning dramatically outperforms constituent methods.
Public dataset for benchmarking deep learning CT reconstruction methods.
problem Lack of a fair benchmark for comparing deep learning CT reconstruction methods.
method Processed and simulated over 40,000 CT scan slices from the LIDC/IDRI Database.
result First baseline results provided for comparison.
Framework for confidence estimation in deep CT reconstructions.
problem Uncertainty in deep learning-based CT reconstructions.
method Sequential likelihood mixing framework with log-linear forward model.
result Deep models yield tighter confidence regions than classical methods.
The augmented Lagrangian (AL) method that solves convex optimization problems with linear constraints has drawn more attention recently in imaging applications due to its decomposable structure for composite cost functions and empirical fast convergence rate under weak conditions. However, for problems such as X-ray co…
Method estimates uncertainty in CT reconstructions.
problem Lack of accurate uncertainty estimates in deep-learning CT reconstructions.
method Linearised deep image prior with conjugate Gaussian-linear model error bars and Gaussian surrogate for TV regularisation.
result Method provides superior calibration of uncertainty estimates.
This work combines deep learning and sparse coding for CT image reconstruction.
problem Improving image quality in low-dose CT scans.
method Sparse signal representation using learned dictionaries, inspired by variational autoencoders and deep learning techniques.
result Regularization with learned dictionaries achieves competitive performance in CT reconstruction.
For homeland and transportation security applications, 2D X-ray explosive detection system (EDS) have been widely used, but they have limitations in recognizing 3D shape of the hidden objects. Among various types of 3D computed tomography (CT) systems to address this issue, this paper is interested in a stationary CT u…
Improved sparse-view CT images with deep learning sinogram interpolation.
problem Sparse-view CT images quality improvement with limited projection data.
method Combination of U-Net and residual learning for sinogram interpolation.
result Significantly improved CT image quality (RMSE and SSIM metrics) over standard methods.
Medical image reconstruction advances from sparse models to machine learning.
problem Improving image quality and reducing noise in medical imaging.
method Iterative reconstruction, modified data acquisition methods, and machine learning models.
result Machine learning methods show promise in improving image quality.
Deep Boosted Regression for MR to CT Synthesisphysics.med-ph
Attenuation correction is an essential requirement of positron emission tomography (PET) image reconstruction to allow for accurate quantification. However, attenuation correction is particularly challenging for PET-MRI as neither PET nor magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can directly image tissue attenuation properties…
A neural network learns a convex regularizer for better image reconstruction.
problem Improving image reconstruction in inverse problems.
method Adversarial training of a data-adaptive ICNN as a convex regularizer.
result The convex regularizer leads to better convergence and error reduction in image reconstruction.
One Network to Solve All ROIs: Deep Learning CT for Any ROI using Differentiated Backprojectioncs.CV
New neural network reduces CT radiation, works for any ROI size.
problem CT ROI reconstruction suffers from cupping artifacts and high computation.
method Two neural networks: one learns ROI-specific artifacts, the other learns DBP inversion.
result New network outperforms existing methods for any ROI size.
Noise2Inverse removes artifacts in noisy CT images without needing clean data.
problem Removing artifacts in noisy CT images.
method Noise2Inverse uses a deep CNN trained on multiple statistically independent reconstructions of the same noisy data.
result Noise2Inverse improves peak signal-to-noise ratio and structural similarity index compared to existing methods.
Open dataset for machine learning with reduced high-angle artefacts.
problem High-angle artefacts in cone-beam CT data for machine learning.
method Open data collection of 42 walnuts with varied cone angles, combined for artefact reduction.
result Ground truth images from combined data for supervised learning.
Model estimates lung well-aerated volume from CT images, independent of patient and imaging parameters.
problem Lack of clear connection between quantitative metrics in lung CT images and physiology.
method Patient-independent model using Gaussian fit to lower CT histogram data points.
result Model estimates well-aerated volume (WAVE) independent of CT reconstruction parameters and respiratory cycle.
A new model improves CT image quality from low-dose scans.
problem Improving CT image quality from low-dose scans.
method Multi-layer Residual Sparsifying Transform (MRST) learning model for low-dose CT reconstruction.
result The MRST model outperforms conventional methods in maintaining subtle details.
Bayesian method uses deep learning prior for CT reconstruction.
problem Imaging inverse problems in CT reconstruction.
method SA-Roundtrip prior with HMC-pCN sampler.
result Outperforms state-of-the-art methods in CT reconstruction.
Using a Generative Adversarial Network for CT Normalization and its Impact on Radiomic Featureseess.IV
GAN normalizes CT scans for consistent radiomic feature values.
problem Variations in dose levels and slice thickness affect radiomic features sensitivity.
method Used a 3D generative adversarial network (GAN) to normalize reduced dose, thick slice images to normal dose, thinner slice images.
result GAN-based approach led to significantly smaller error in radiomic features.
A new unsupervised method removes CT metal artifacts using beta-CycleGAN and attention.
problem Metal artifact reduction in computed tomography (CT) images.
method Unsupervised learning using a beta-CycleGAN architecture with attention mechanism.
result Improved metal artifact removal that preserves image details.
Generative models solve medical imaging inverse problems without needing paired data.
problem Reconstructing medical images from partial measurements.
method Score-based generative models trained on medical images, then sampling to reconstruct images consistent with measurements and physical model.
result Comparable or better performance in CT and MRI tasks, with improved generalization to unknown measurement processes.
New spatiotemporal Besov process improves CT image reconstruction and other inverse problems.
problem Handling abrupt changes and sharp contrasts in spatiotemporal data.
method Generalized Besov process (STBP) with Q-exponential process for temporal correlation.
result STBP outperforms traditional methods in dynamic reconstruction and inverse problems.
Study assesses CNN model robustness to noise in low-cost CT scans.
problem Evaluate CNN model performance on noisy, artifact-prone low-cost CT images.
method Developed and tested a CNN model for head CT triage, varying tube current and projections.
result Model remains robust to reduced tube current and fewer projections, maintaining AUROC close to original.
Deep learning method reduces conebeam artifacts in CT imaging.
problem Conebeam artifacts in CT imaging due to cone angle.
method Differentiated backprojection domain deep learning for data-driven inversion.
result Our method outperforms existing iterative methods with reduced runtime complexity.
Pipeline detects pulmonary embolisms from sparse CT images.
problem Manual diagnosis of pulmonary embolisms is laborious and prone to errors.
method Two-stage pipeline using AI, sparse annotations, and robust models.
result Achieved AUC scores of 0.94 on validation and 0.85 on test sets for severe PEs.
Neural network estimates rigid motion in stroke imaging to improve image quality.
problem Rigid patient motion during C-arm CBCT imaging reduces image quality.
method Neural network trained to regress reprojection error based on image information.
result Neural network outperforms entropy-based method in motion estimation.
Stochastic image reconstruction is a key part of modern digital rock physics and materials analysis that aims to create numerous representative samples of material micro-structures for upscaling, numerical computation of effective properties and uncertainty quantification. We present a method of three-dimensional stoch…
Model based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) algorithms for low-dose X-ray CT are computationally expensive. To address this problem, we recently proposed a deep convolutional neural network (CNN) for low-dose X-ray CT and won the second place in 2016 AAPM Low-Dose CT Grand Challenge. However, some of the texture were n…
Interior tomography for the region-of-interest (ROI) imaging has advantages of using a small detector and reducing X-ray radiation dose. However, standard analytic reconstruction suffers from severe cupping artifacts due to existence of null space in the truncated Radon transform. Existing penalized reconstruction meth…
LcGAN generates synthetic CT images for hemorrhagic lesion segmentation.
problem Scarce training data for hemorrhagic lesion segmentation.
method Lesion conditional Generative Adversarial Network (LcGAN) for synthetic image generation.
result Segmentation improved by 12.8% with synthetic data augmentation.
Estimating Task-based Performance Bounds for Accelerated MRI Image Reconstruction Methods by Use of Learned-Ideal Observersphysics.med-ph
This study uses CNN-IOs to estimate MRI image reconstruction performance bounds.
problem Estimating task-based performance limits for MRI image reconstruction methods.
method Utilized stylized multi-coil SENSE MRI systems and deep-generated stochastic models to estimate IO performance.
result Estimation of IO performance provides guidance for designing under-sampled MRI systems.
Computer aided diagnostic (CAD) system is crucial for modern med-ical imaging. But almost all CAD systems operate on reconstructed images, which were optimized for radiologists. Computer vision can capture features that is subtle to human observers, so it is desirable to design a CAD system op-erating on the raw data. …
New algorithm improves sparse-view tomography without needing ground-truth data.
problem Poor image reconstructions with sparse projections and non-uniform sensors.
method Unsupervised deep learning with CNN and STN modules.
result Significantly outperforms filtered backprojection in sparse-view scenarios.
X-ray computed tomography (CT) using sparse projection views is a recent approach to reduce the radiation dose. However, due to the insufficient projection views, an analytic reconstruction approach using the filtered back projection (FBP) produces severe streaking artifacts. Recently, deep learning approaches using la…
Surrogate-free machine learning-based organ dose reconstruction for pediatric abdominal radiotherapyphysics.med-ph
A ML-based method reconstructs 3D organ doses from 2D radiographs for pediatric abdominal radiotherapy.
problem Reconstructing detailed 3D dose distributions for childhood cancer survivors using limited 2D radiographs.
method Surrogate-free ML approach using 142 abdominal planning CTs, 300 artificial plans, and evolutionary algorithm.
result Accurate 3D dose reconstructions with MAEs ≤ 1.7 Gy for edge organs, validated on independent dataset.
Automated brain CT image retrieval from traumatic brain injury cohorts using deep neural networks.
problem Manual image retrieval of whole brain CT scans from large clinical cohorts is time-consuming and resource-intensive.
method Proposes a deep convolutional neural network (dMIR) for automated classification of 2D montage images.
result Achieved high accuracy (f1=1.0) for validation and testing data sets.
Energy dissipating networks control neural network behavior during inference.
problem Lack of provable guarantees for neural networks during inference.
method Iteratively compute descent directions with respect to a given energy function, ensuring convergence to the global minimum.
result Proven convergence of descent directions to the global minimum of the energy function.