A human observer study for evaluation and optimization of reconstruction methods in breast tomosynthesis using clinical cases

Daniel Förnvik; Anna Jerebko; Pontus Timberg; Ingo Schasiepen; Carina Hofmann; Sophia Zackrisson; Ingvar Andersson; Thomas Mertelmeier; Anders Tingberg

doi:10.1117/12.878116

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16 March 2011 A human observer study for evaluation and optimization of reconstruction methods in breast tomosynthesis using clinical cases

Daniel Förnvik, Anna Jerebko, Pontus Timberg, Ingo Schasiepen, Carina Hofmann, Sophia Zackrisson, Ingvar Andersson, Thomas Mertelmeier, Anders Tingberg

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Proceedings Volume 7961, Medical Imaging 2011: Physics of Medical Imaging; 79615G (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878116
Event: SPIE Medical Imaging, 2011, Lake Buena Vista (Orlando), Florida, United States

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In breast tomosynthesis (BT) a number of 2D projection images are acquired from different angles along a limited arc. The imaged breast volume is reconstructed from the projection images, providing 3D information. The purpose of the study was to investigate and optimize different reconstruction methods for BT in terms of image quality using human observers viewing clinical cases. Sixty-six cases with suspected masses and calcifications were collected from 55 patients.

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Daniel Förnvik, Anna Jerebko, Pontus Timberg, Ingo Schasiepen, Carina Hofmann, Sophia Zackrisson, Ingvar Andersson, Thomas Mertelmeier, and Anders Tingberg "A human observer study for evaluation and optimization of reconstruction methods in breast tomosynthesis using clinical cases", Proc. SPIE 7961, Medical Imaging 2011: Physics of Medical Imaging, 79615G (16 March 2011); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.878116

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