Comparison of Dual-Energy Subtraction and Electronic Bone Suppression Combined With Computer-Aided Detection on Chest Radiographs: Effect on Human Observers' Performance in Nodule Detection

Abstract

Dual-energy subtraction and the electronic bone suppression program used in this study provided similar detection rates for pulmonary nodules. Additionally, CAD alone or combined with bone suppression can significantly improve the sensitivity of human observers for pulmonary nodule detection.