Comparative analysis of cartilage structure on MR and CT images.
The magnetic resonance (MR) imaging device outperforms the quality of CT images for diagnosis related to soft tissues. The cartilage structure is intermediary between soft tissue and bones. The methodology to compare visualisation quality of two different CT and MR techniques was developed. It enabled to evaluate the equipment priority. Before carrying out the comparative analysis of cartilage structure images the method of reducing radiation dose for a CT examination has been developed. It was based on relationship between CT adjustment parameter (reconstruction increment) and image quality. The method enabled to carry out CT examination with a considerably reduced radiation dose for a patient and the medical personnel, taking part in the experiment.
Kaunas University of Technology, Studentu str. 56-304, LT-3031 Kaunas, Lithuania.
Jonas
J
Punys
Vytenis
V
Punys
Jurate
J
Puniene
D002356:Cartilage / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008097:Lithuania; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed