Optimizing CT Scan Image Quality with Variation of Tube Flow and Scan Method

Rifqi Aditya Gangsari Halim, Irma Nur Kharimah, Dita Aprilia Hariyani, Akhmad Muzamil, Riries Rulaningtyas, Suryani Dyah Astuti

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Abstract

Optimizing the quality of the CT scan image with variations in tube current and scan method has been carried out. Using variations of tube currents of 140 mA, 200 mA, 260 mA, and 280 mA, for axial and helical methods with a scan time of 1 second and a voltage of 120 kV. Image quality in terms of the value of the Signal To Noise Ratio (SNR) and the uniformity of the CT number. SNR value analysis is done by comparing the object's mean value (N) with the standard deviation of noise on the background, while the CT number uniformity analysis can be done by finding the difference between the CT number or the center mean with the edges of a homogeneous image. The results showed that increasing tube current increased the SNR value and a decrease in the uniformity of the CT number. The SNR value and the uniformity of the CT number in the helical method are greater than in the axial method. Optimal image quality is determined by the highest SNR value and the image uniformity value that is closest to zero. In this study, the SNR value and CT number uniformity in the two optimal methods at 280 mA tube currents are the SNR value and CT number uniformity of 48.183 ± 1.731 and 0.481 ±0.111 in the axial method and 68.964 ± 3.790 and 0.814 ± 0.179 in the helical method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Science, ICOWOBAS 2021
EditorsAnjar Tri Wibowo, M. Fariz Fadillah Mardianto, Riries Rulaningtyas, Satya Candra Wibawa Sakti, Muhammad Fauzul Imron, Rico Ramadhan
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735442610
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Jan 2022
Event8th International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Science, ICOWOBAS 2021 - Surabaya, Indonesia
Duration: 25 Aug 202126 Aug 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2554
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference8th International Conference and Workshop on Basic and Applied Science, ICOWOBAS 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySurabaya
Period25/08/2126/08/21

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