Wavelet Compression of Low-Dose Chest CT Data: Effect on Lung Nodule Detection

Jane P. Ko, Henry Rusinek, David P. Naidich, Georgeann McGuinness, Ami N. Rubinowitz, Barry S. Leitman, Jennifer M. Martino

Radiology · 2003 · 58 citations · 20 references

Abstract

While no reduction in nodule detection at 10:1 compression levels was demonstrated by using ROC analysis, a significant decrease in sensitivity was identified. Further investigation is needed before widespread use of image compression technology in low-dose chest CT can be recommended.

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