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  Imaging General Poster Discussion Sunday - 7/12/2015
  3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Room: Exhibit Hall

Sunday
SU-E-I-1
Iterative CBCT Reconstruction with a Feature-Preserving Penalty
Q. Lyu*, B. Li, J. Ma, J. Wang
Sunday
SU-E-I-2
Characterizing Low-Contrast Resolution for Non-Circular CBCT Trajectories
A. Davis*, E. Pearson, X. Pan, C. Pelizzari
Sunday
SU-E-I-3
Lateral Truncation Artifact Correction for 4DCBCT-Based Motion Modeling and Dose Assessment
S. Dhou, F. Cifter, M. Myronakis, R. Berbeco, J. Lewis, W. Cai*
Sunday
SU-E-I-4
Improving CT Quality for Radiation Therapy of Patients with High Body Mass Index Using Iterative Reconstruction Algorithms
G. Noid*, A. Tai, X. Li
Sunday
SU-E-I-5
A Correction Algorithm for Kilovoltage Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Dose Calculations in Cervical Cancer Patients
J. Zhang*, W. Zhang, J. Lu
Sunday
SU-E-I-6
A Dose Calculation Algorithm for KV Diagnostic Imaging Beams by Empirical Modeling
M. Chacko*, S. Aldoohan, J. Sonnad, S. Ahmad, I. Ali
Sunday
SU-E-I-7
Response Characteristics and Signal Conversion Modeling of KV Flat-Panel Detector in Cone Beam CT System
Y. Wang*, R. Cao, X. Pei, H. Wang, L. Hu
Sunday
SU-E-I-8
Investigation of Deconvolution Methods for Blocker-Based CBCT Scatter Estimation
C. Zhao, L. Ouyang, J. Wang, M. Jin*
Sunday
SU-E-I-9
The Impact of X-Ray Scattering On Image Noise for Dedicated Breast CT
K. Yang*, P. Gazi, J. Boone
Sunday
SU-E-I-10
Investigation On Detectability of a Small Target for Different Slice Direction of a Volumetric Cone Beam CT Image
C. Lee*, M. Han, J. Baek
Sunday
SU-E-I-11
A New Cone-Beam CT System for Bedside Head Imaging
H. Sun, W. Zeng, P. Xu, Z. Wang, X. Xing, M. Sun*
Sunday
SU-E-I-12
Flexible Geometry Computed Tomography
R. Shaw*
Sunday
SU-E-I-13
Evaluation of Metal Artifact Reduction (MAR) Software On Computed Tomography (CT) Images
V. Huang*, K. Kohli
Sunday
SU-E-I-14
Avoiding a Common Pitfall in Performing MTF Measurements with High Resolution Kernels
N. Rubert*, T. Szczykutowicz, F. Ranallo
Sunday
SU-E-I-15
Quantitative Evaluation of Dose Distributions From Axial, Helical and Cone-Beam CT Imaging by Measurement Using a Two-Dimensional Diode-Array Detector
M. Chacko*, S. Aldoohan, J. Sonnad, S. Ahmad, I. Ali
Sunday
SU-E-I-16
Scan Length Dependency of the Radial Dose Distribution in a Long Polyethylene Cylinder
D. Bakalyar*, W. Feng, S. McKenney
Sunday
SU-E-I-17
Evaluation of Commercially Available Extension Plates for the ACR CT Accreditation Phantom
K. Greene-Donnelly, K. Ogden*
Sunday
SU-E-I-18
Evaluation of a Lung Density CT Standard Reference Material
H. Chen-Mayer*, R. Avila, L. John, Z. Levine, D. Yankelevitz
Sunday
SU-E-I-19
Optimization of Low Contrast Detectability Across Two CT Manufacturers
U. Mahmood*, L. Dauer, Y. Erdi
Sunday
SU-E-I-20
Comprehensive Quality Assurance Test of Second Generation Toshiba Aquilion Large Bore CT Simulator Based On AAPM TG-66 Recommendations
D. Zhang*
Sunday
SU-E-I-21
Dosimetric Characterization and Image Quality Evaluation of the AIRO Mobile CT Scanner
V. Weir*, J. Zhang, A. Bruner
Sunday
SU-E-I-22
A Comprehensive Investigation of Noise Variations Between the GE Discovery CT750 HD and GE LightSpeed VCT
S. Bache*, E. Loyer, P. Stauduhar, X. Liu, J. Rong
Sunday
SU-E-I-23
A General KV Constrained Optimization of CNR for CT Abdominal Imaging
V. Weir*, J. Zhang
Sunday
SU-E-I-24
Method for CT Automatic Exposure Control Verification
M. Gracia*, J. Olasolo, M. Martin, L. Bragado, N. Gallardo, S. Miquelez, F. Mañeru, S. Lozares, S. Pellejero, A. Rubio
Sunday
SU-E-I-25
Quantification of Coronary Artery Cross-Sectional Area in CT Angiography Using Integrated Density: A Simulation Study
T. Johnson*, H. Ding, J. Lipinski, S. Molloi
Sunday
SU-E-I-26
The CT Compatibility of a Novel Direction Modulated Brachytherapy (DMBT) Tandem Applicator for Cervical Cancer
A. Elzibak*, P. Kager, D. Han, H. Safigholi, A. Soliman, A. Ravi, W. Song
Sunday
SU-E-I-27
Estimating KERMA Area Product for CT Localizer Images
K. Ogden*, K. Greene-Donnelly, R. Bennett, M. Thorpe
Sunday
SU-E-I-28
Introduction and Investigation of Effective Diameter Ratios as a New Patient Size Metric for Use in CT
R. Lamoureux*, L. Sinclair, A. Mench, I. Lipnharski, C. Carranza, B. Cormack, S. Bidari, L. Rill, M. Arreola
Sunday
SU-E-I-29
Care KV: Dose It Influence Radiation Dose in Non-Contrast Examination of CT Abdomen/pelvis?
J. Zhang*, H. Ganesh, V. Weir
Sunday
SU-E-I-30
Effect of Automatic Tube Voltage Selection and Reconstruction Method On CT Dose Reduction
K. Kanal*, F. Pedroza, D. Zamora, J. Moirano, J. Robinson
Sunday
SU-E-I-31
Differences Observed in Radiation Doses Across 2 Similar CT Scanners From Adult Brain-Neck CT Angiography
K. Fujii*, K. McMillan, M. Bostani, C. Cagnon, M. McNitt-Gray
Sunday
SU-E-I-32
Benchmarking Head CT Doses: A Pooled Vs. Protocol Specific Analysis of Radiation Doses in Adult Head CT Examinations
K. Fujii*, M. Bostani, C. Cagnon, M. McNitt-Gray
Sunday
SU-E-I-33
Establishment of CT Diagnostic Reference Levels in Province Nova Scotia
E. Tonkopi*, M. Abdolell, S. Duffy
Sunday
SU-E-I-34
Evaluating Use of AEC to Lower Dose for Lung Cancer Screening CT Protocols
G. Arbique*, J. Guild, X. Duan, N. Malguria, H. Omar, D. Zhang, C. Brewington, J. Anderson
Sunday
SU-E-I-35
Development of Stand-Alone Filtered Backprojection and Iterative Reconstruction Methods Using the Raw CT Data Exported From Clinical Lung Screening Scans
S. Young*, J. Hoffman, F. Noo, M. McNitt-Gray
Sunday
SU-E-I-36
A KWIC and Dirty Look at Dose Savings and Perfusion Metrics in Simulated CT Neuro Perfusion Exams
J. Hoffman*, T. Martin, S. Young, M. McNitt-Gray, D. Wang
Sunday
SU-E-I-37
Eye Lens Dose Reduction From CT Scan Using Organ Based Tube Current Modulation
H. Liu*, T. Liu, X. Xu, J. Wu, W. Zhuo
Sunday
SU-E-I-38
Improved Metal Artifact Correction Using Adaptive Dual Energy Calibration
X. Dong*, E. Elder, J. Roper, A. Dhabaan
Sunday
SU-E-I-39
Combining Conventional Tomographic Imaging Strategy and Interior Tomography for Low Dose Dual-Energy CT (DECT)
Q. Xu*, L. Xing, G. Xiong, K. Elmore, J. Min
Sunday
SU-E-I-40
Phantom Research On Monochromatic Images Taken by Dual CBCT with Multiple Energy Sets
R. Gao*, H. Wang, Y. Zhang, R. Mao, L. Ren, F. Yin
Sunday
SU-E-I-41
Dictionary Learning Based Quantitative Reconstruction for Low-Dose Dual-Energy CT (DECT)
Q. Xu*, L. Xing, G. Xiong, K. Elmore, J. Min
Sunday
SU-E-I-42
Some New Aspects of the Energy Weighting Technique
K. Ganezer*, M. Krmar, I. Josipovic
Sunday
SU-E-I-43
Photoelectric Cross Section Revisited
A. Haga*, J. Kotoku, Y. Horikawa, K. Nakagawa
Sunday
SU-E-I-44
Some Preliminary Analysis of Angular Distribution of X-Ray Scattered On Soft Tissues
K. Ganezer*, M. Krmar, Z. Cvejic, S. Rakic, B. Pajic
Sunday
SU-E-I-45
Feasibility for Using Iodine Quantification to Assist Diagnosis in Dual Energy Contrast-Enhanced Digital Mammography
Y. Hwang*, Y. Lin, Y. Cheung, C. Tsai
Sunday
SU-E-I-46
Comparison Study of Reconstruction Algorithms for Prototype Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Using Various Type of Breast Phantoms
Y. Kim*, H. Kim
Sunday
SU-E-I-47
Quality Survey Using DIGIMAM Phantom for Digital Mammographic Systems
Y. Hwang*, C. Tsai, H. Wei, Y. Wan, H. Liu
Sunday
SU-E-I-48
Noise Reduction with Over-Sampling for High Resolution Detectors Using a Spread Function Convolution Method
A. Shankar Pookotte Alanchery*, R. Rana, S. Vijayan, S. Setlur Nagesh, C. Ionita, D. Bednarek, S. Rudin
Sunday
SU-E-I-49
Simulation Study for Removing Scatter Radiation in Cesium-Iodine Based Flat Panel Detector System
Y. Yoon*, M. Park, H. Kim, K. Kim, J. Kim, J. Morishita
Sunday
SU-E-I-50
Investigation of the Effect of Anti-Scatter Grid Septa Size and Orientation On Artifacts with High Resolution Detectors When Decreased Pixel Size Approaches Septa Width
A. Pasternack*, D. Bednarek, R. Rana, S. Rudin
Sunday
SU-E-I-51
Quantitative Assessment of X-Ray Imaging Detector Performance in a Clinical Setting - a Simple Approach Using a Commercial Instrument
J. Sjöberg*, R. Bujila, A. Omar, P. Nowik, S. Mobini-Kesheh, J. Lindström
Sunday
SU-E-I-52
Effect of Various X-Ray Beam Qualities On the Exposure Index
S. Yasumatsu*, N. Tanaka, K. Iwase, Y. Shimizu, J. Morishita
Sunday
SU-E-I-53
Comparison of Kerma-Area-Product Between the Micro-Angiographic Fluoroscope (MAF) and a Flat Panel Detector (FPD) as Used in Neuro-Endovascular Procedures
S. Vijayan*, V. Rana, S. Setlur Nagesh, Z. Xiong, S. Rudin, D. Bednarek
Sunday
SU-E-I-54
Effective Dose and Radiation Cancer Risks for Scoliosis Patients Undergoing Full Spine Radiography
Y. Lin*, Y. Hwang, H. Tsai
Sunday
SU-E-I-55
The Contribution to Skin Dose Due to Scatter From the Patient Table and the Head Holder During Fluoroscopy
N. Islam*, Z. Xiong, S. Vijayan, S. Rudin, D. Bednarek
Sunday
SU-E-I-56
Diagnostic Lead Apron Radiation Exposure Comparison Between Manufacture-Stated and Measurements
J. Syh*, B. Patel, J. Syh, X. Song, D. Freund, X. Ding, H. Wu
Sunday
SU-E-I-57
Estimating the Occupational Eye Lens Dose in Interventional Radiology Using Active Personal Dosimeters Worn On the Chest
A. Omar*, M. Marteinsdottir, N. Kadesjö, A. Fransson
Sunday
SU-E-I-58
Experiences in Setting Up An Online Fluoroscopy Tracking System in a Large Healthcare System
R. Fisher*, K. Wunderle, M. Lingenfelter
Sunday
SU-E-I-59
Virtual Phantom: A First Step to a Comprehensive Automated Quality Control Program for Magnetic Resonance Image Guided Applications
T. Torfeh*, R. Hammoud, G. Perkins, M. McGarry, N. Al-Hammadi
Sunday
SU-E-I-60
Quality Assurance Testing Methods and Customized Phantom for Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy
K. Song*, D. Lee, B. Choe
Sunday
SU-E-I-61
An Efficient and Practical MR Flow Quantification Quality Assurance Method
C. Lin*
Sunday
SU-E-I-62
Reduction of Susceptibility Artifacts by Increasing the Bandwidth (BW) and Echo Train Length (ETL)
P. Mavroidis*, N. Boci, S. Kostopoulos, C. Ninos, D. Glotsos, G. Oikonomou, A. Bakas, V. Roka, G. Sakkas, A. Tsagkalis, V. Chatzivasileiou, G. Batsikas, D. Cavouras, N. Papanikolaou, S. Stathakis, E. Lavdas
Sunday
SU-E-I-63
Evaluation of Liver Metabolites with Choline-Containing Compounds in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Rat Model
K. Song*, D. Lee, B. Choe
Sunday
SU-E-I-64
Transverse Relaxation Time in Methylene Protons of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Rats
K. Song*, D. Lee, B. Choe
Sunday
SU-E-I-65
Estimation of Tagging Efficiency in Pseudo-Continuous Arterial Spin Labeling (pCASL) MRI
M. Jen*, F. Yan, Y. Tseng, C. Lin, C. Chen, H. Liu
Sunday
SU-E-I-66
Brief Occurrences of Brain Signals Leading to Dynamic Patterns in Resting State FMRI
N. Ball*, N. Chen
Sunday
SU-E-I-67
Arachnoid Cysts: The Role of the BLADE Technique
P. Mavroidis*, A. Vlachopoulou, S. Kostopoulos, C. Ninos, D. Glotsos, A. Bakas, G. Oikonomou, V. Roka, E. Kapsalaki, A. Tsirika, N. Papanikolaou, S. Stathakis, E. Lavdas
Sunday
SU-E-I-68
The Relationship Between White Matter Tract Abnormalities and Brain Atrophy Correlation Analysis in Neurodegenerative Disease
R. Juh*, T. Suh
Sunday
SU-E-I-69
A Cloud Based Application for MRI Brain Image Processing
G. Kagadis*, C. Alexakos, P. Papadimitroulas, D. Mihailidis, V. Megalooikonomou, D. Siablis, N. Papanikolaou, D. Karnabatidis
Sunday
SU-E-I-70
Comparison of Brain Volume Quantification with NeuroQuant & FreeSurfer
Y. Zhou*, J. Zambelli, G. Heredia
Sunday
SU-E-I-71
Quality Assessment of Surrogate Metrics in Multi-Atlas-Based Image Segmentation
T. Zhao*, D. Ruan
Sunday
SU-E-I-72
Biological Fingerprint for Automatic Patient Identification and Verification by Use of Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Imaging with Multi-Planar Reconstruction Scout Images
Y. Ueda*, J. Morishita, S. Kudomi, K. Ueda
Sunday
SU-E-I-73
Visible Image Sequence Based Bio Signal Extraction System and Algorithm for Personal Healthcare
J. Baek, J. Lee*
Sunday
SU-E-I-74
Image-Matching Technique of Computed Tomography Images for Personal Identification: A Preliminary Study Using Anthropomorphic Chest Phantoms
Y. Matsunobu*, J. Morishita, K. Shiotsuki
Sunday
SU-E-I-75
Development of New Biological Fingerprints for Patient Recognition to Identify Misfiled Images in a PACS Server
Y. Shimizu*, J. Morishita, Y. Yoon, K. Iwase, S. Yasumatsu, Y. Matsunobu
Sunday
SU-E-I-76
A New Approach for Evaluating Visibility of Static Image Displayed On Liquid-Crystal Display by Using Detection Time
K. Iwase*, J. Morishita, Y. Yoon, Y. Matsunobu, Y. Shimizu, S. Yasumatsu
Sunday
SU-E-I-77
Review of Display Quality Control: Findings and Management
H. Weber*, A. Walz-Flannigan, S. Stekel, S. Langer
Sunday
SU-E-I-78
Establishing a Protocol for Quick Estimation of Thyroid Internal Contamination with 131I in Normal and Emergency Situations
S. Mehdizadeh Naderi, M. karimipourfard, F. Lotfalizadeh, E. Zamani, Z. Molaeimanesh, M. Sadeghi, M. Entezarmahdi, S. Sina, R. Faghihi*
Sunday
SU-E-I-79
Source Geometry Dependence of Gamma Well-Counter Measurements
M. Park*, A. Belanger, M. Kijewski
Sunday
SU-E-I-80
Quantification of Respiratory and Cardiac Motion Effect in SPECT Acquisitions Using Anthropomorphic Models: A Monte Carlo Simulation Study
P. Papadimitroulas*, T. Kostou, G. Loudos, G. Kagadis
Sunday
SU-E-I-81
Targeting of HER2-Expressing Tumors with Dual PET-MR Imaging Probes
P. Xu*, Y. Peng, M. Sun, X. Yang
Sunday
SU-E-I-82
PET Radiopharmaceuticals for Prostate Cancer Imaging: A Review
F. Fernandes*, D. da Silva, L. Rodrigues
Sunday
SU-E-I-83
Error Analysis of Multi-Modality Image-Based Volumes of Rodent Solid Tumors Using a Preclinical Multi-Modality QA Phantom
Y. Lee*, G. Fullerton, B. Goins
Sunday
SU-E-I-84
Accuracy Comparison of Multi-Modality Image-Based Volumes of Rodent Solid Tumors Using In-Air Micro-CT Image Volume
Y. Lee*, G. Fullerton, B. Goins
Sunday
SU-E-I-85
Absorbed Dose Estimation for a Commercially Available MicroCT Scanner
A. Lau*, L. Ren, H. Liu, K. Yang, S. Ahmad, Y. Chen
Sunday
SU-E-I-86
Ultra-Low Dose Computed Tomography Attenuation Correction for Pediatric PET CT Using Adaptive Statistical Iterative Reconstruction (ASiRâ„¢)
S. Brady*, B. Shulkin
Sunday
SU-E-I-87
Calibrating Cherenkov Emission to Match Superficial Dose in Tissue
R. Zhang*, A. Glaser, D. Gladstone, B. Pogue
Sunday
SU-E-I-88
The Effect of System Dead Time On Real-Time Plastic and GOS Based Fiber-Optic Dosimetry Systems
M. Hoerner*, D. Hintenlang
Sunday
SU-E-I-89
The Role of Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in the Screening of Hypo-Pigmented Mycosis Fungoides
M. Gao*, H. Liu, T. Fan
Sunday
SU-E-I-90
Characterizing Small Animal Lung Properties Using Speckle Observed with An In-Line X-Ray Phase Contrast Benchtop System
A. Garson*, S. Gunsten, H. Guan, S. Vasireddi, S. Brody, M. Anastasio
Sunday
SU-E-I-91
Quantitative Assessment of Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Cavernous Hemangioma of Live Using In-Line Phase-Contrast X-Ray Imaging
J. Duan*