[Selection of parameters for multi-objective frequency processing in CR mammography: visual evaluation of mammographic phantom images]

Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi. 2005 Mar 20;61(3):419-25. doi: 10.6009/jjrt.kj00003326703.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

The multi-objective frequency processing installed in the FCR5000R (Fuji Film Medical) is superior to the conventional processing used in the FCR9000 (Fuji Film Medical) in evaluating frequency processing. A suitable combination of parameters for multi-frequency-processing in computed radiography (CR) mammography was evaluated. The paired-comparison method using phantom images was performed for the visual evaluation. Results showed that the evaluation score of mass and fiber lesions depended on the multi-frequency balance type (MRB) parameter, and the low-frequency-cycle emphasizing parameter had the highest score. In contrast, the score of microcalcifications depended on the degree of multi-frequency enhancement (MRE). The most suitable parameters for the multi-frequency processing of every size and type of breast lesion were not obtained. However, MRB=A, MRT=p, and MRE=1.0 can be recommend for CR mammography.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Mammography / methods*
  • Observer Variation
  • Phantoms, Imaging