Optimization of block-matching and 3D filtering (BM3D) algorithm in brain SPECT imaging using fan beam collimator: Phantom studyopen access
- Authors
- Do, Yongho; Cho, Youngkwon; Kang, Seong-Hyeon; Lee, Youngjin
- Issue Date
- Sep-2022
- Publisher
- Korean Nuclear Society
- Keywords
- Block-matching and 3D filtering (BM3D) algorithm; Brain single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT); Optimization of noise reduction algorithm; Quantitative evaluation of image quality
- Citation
- Nuclear Engineering and Technology, v.54, no.9, pp.3403 - 3414
- Journal Title
- Nuclear Engineering and Technology
- Volume
- 54
- Number
- 9
- Start Page
- 3403
- End Page
- 3414
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/85834
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.net.2022.04.008
- ISSN
- 1738-5733
- Abstract
- The purpose of this study is to model and optimize the block-matching and 3D filtering (BM3D) algorithm and to evaluate its applicability in brain single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images using a fan beam collimator. For quantitative evaluation of the noise level, the coefficient of variation (COV) and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) were used, and finally, a no-reference-based evaluation parameter was used for optimization of the BM3D algorithm in the brain SPECT images. As a result, optimized results were derived when the sigma values of the BM3D algorithm were 0.15, 0.2, and 0.25 in brain SPECT images acquired for 5, 10, and 15 s, respectively. In addition, when the sigma value of the optimized BM3D algorithm was applied, superior results were obtained compared with conventional filtering methods. In particular, we confirmed that the COV and CNR of the images obtained using the BM3D algorithm were improved by 2.40 and 2.33 times, respectively, compared with the original image. In conclusion, the usefulness of the optimized BM3D algorithm in brain SPECT images using a fan beam collimator has been proven, and based on the results, it is expected that its application in various nuclear medicine examinations will be possible. © 2022 Korean Nuclear Society
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