A Methodology for Anatomic Ultrasound Image Diagnostic Quality Assessment

Martin Christian Hemmsen, Theis Lange, Andreas Hjelm Brandt, Michael Bachmann Nielsen, Jørgen Arendt Jensen

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Abstract

This paper discusses the methods for the assessment of ultrasound image quality based on our experiences with evaluating new methods for anatomic imaging. It presents a methodology to ensure a fair assessment between competing imaging methods using clinically relevant evaluations. The methodology is valuable in the continuing process of method optimization and guided development of new imaging methods. It includes a three phased study plan covering from initial prototype development to clinical assessment. Recommendations to the clinical assessment protocol, software, and statistical analysis are presented. Earlier uses of the methodology has shown that it ensures validity of the assessment, as it separates the influences between developer, investigator, and assessor once a research protocol has been established. This separation reduces confounding influences on the result from the developer to properly reveal the clinical value. This paper exemplifies the methodology using recent studies of synthetic aperture sequential beamforming tissue harmonic imaging.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftI E E E Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control
Vol/bind64
Udgave nummer1
Sider (fra-til)206-217
Antal sider12
ISSN0885-3010
DOI
StatusUdgivet - jan. 2017

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