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Table 3 CNR between model-based iterative reconstruction (MBIR) image and other reconstructions

From: Image quality improvement using model-based iterative reconstruction in low dose chest CT for children with necrotizing pneumonia

Algorithm

Consolidated lesion-necrotic area

Consolidated lesion -air

CNR

P

CNR

P

MBIR (0.625 mm)

4.8 ± 1.3

-

436.6 ± 298.5

-

ASIR (0.625 mm)

2.4 ± 1.0

<0.01

98.5 ± 19.8

<0.01

FBP (5 mm)

3.9 ± 1.1

<0.01

216.9 ± 54.7

<0.01

FBP (0.625 mm)

1.8 ± 0.6

<0.01

73.8 ± 15.4

<0.01