Multiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program

Abstract The technical requirements for the acquisition of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate have been clearly outlined in the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) guidelines, but there is still huge variability in image quality among centres across t...

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Autores principales: Francesco Giganti, Sydney Lindner, Jonathan W. Piper, Veeru Kasivisvanathan, Mark Emberton, Caroline M. Moore, Clare Allen
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:8970b5fd0e6c42638cddd8dd1c978ea82021-11-08T10:45:36ZMultiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program10.1186/s41747-021-00245-x2509-9280https://doaj.org/article/8970b5fd0e6c42638cddd8dd1c978ea82021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41747-021-00245-xhttps://doaj.org/toc/2509-9280Abstract The technical requirements for the acquisition of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate have been clearly outlined in the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) guidelines, but there is still huge variability in image quality among centres across the world. It has been difficult to quantify what constitutes a good-quality image, and a first attempt to address this matter has been the publication of the Prostate Imaging Quality (PI-QUAL) score and its dedicated scoring sheet. This score includes the assessment of technical parameters that can be obtained from the DICOM files along with a visual evaluation of certain features on prostate MRI (e.g., anatomical structures). We retrospectively analysed the image quality of 10 scans from different vendors and magnets using a semiautomated dedicated PI-QUAL software program and compared the time needed for assessing image quality using two methods (semiautomated assessment versus manual filling of the scoring sheet). This semiautomated software is able to assess the technical parameters automatically, but the visual assessment is still performed by the radiologist. There was a significant reduction in the reporting time of prostate mpMRI quality according to PI-QUAL using the dedicated software program compared to manual filling (5′54″ versus 7′59″; p = 0.005). A semiautomated PI-QUAL software program allows the radiologist to assess the technical details related to the image quality of prostate mpMRI in a quick and reliable manner, allowing clinicians to have more confidence that the quality of mpMRI of the prostate is sufficient to determine patient care.Francesco GigantiSydney LindnerJonathan W. PiperVeeru KasivisvanathanMark EmbertonCaroline M. MooreClare AllenSpringerOpenarticleProstatic neoplasmsMultiparametric magnetic resonance imagingQuality improvementsSoftwareMedical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicineR895-920ENEuropean Radiology Experimental, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Prostatic neoplasms
Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging
Quality improvements
Software
Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
R895-920
spellingShingle Prostatic neoplasms
Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging
Quality improvements
Software
Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine
R895-920
Francesco Giganti
Sydney Lindner
Jonathan W. Piper
Veeru Kasivisvanathan
Mark Emberton
Caroline M. Moore
Clare Allen
Multiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program
description Abstract The technical requirements for the acquisition of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) of the prostate have been clearly outlined in the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) guidelines, but there is still huge variability in image quality among centres across the world. It has been difficult to quantify what constitutes a good-quality image, and a first attempt to address this matter has been the publication of the Prostate Imaging Quality (PI-QUAL) score and its dedicated scoring sheet. This score includes the assessment of technical parameters that can be obtained from the DICOM files along with a visual evaluation of certain features on prostate MRI (e.g., anatomical structures). We retrospectively analysed the image quality of 10 scans from different vendors and magnets using a semiautomated dedicated PI-QUAL software program and compared the time needed for assessing image quality using two methods (semiautomated assessment versus manual filling of the scoring sheet). This semiautomated software is able to assess the technical parameters automatically, but the visual assessment is still performed by the radiologist. There was a significant reduction in the reporting time of prostate mpMRI quality according to PI-QUAL using the dedicated software program compared to manual filling (5′54″ versus 7′59″; p = 0.005). A semiautomated PI-QUAL software program allows the radiologist to assess the technical details related to the image quality of prostate mpMRI in a quick and reliable manner, allowing clinicians to have more confidence that the quality of mpMRI of the prostate is sufficient to determine patient care.
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author Francesco Giganti
Sydney Lindner
Jonathan W. Piper
Veeru Kasivisvanathan
Mark Emberton
Caroline M. Moore
Clare Allen
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Sydney Lindner
Jonathan W. Piper
Veeru Kasivisvanathan
Mark Emberton
Caroline M. Moore
Clare Allen
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title Multiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program
title_short Multiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program
title_full Multiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program
title_fullStr Multiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program
title_full_unstemmed Multiparametric prostate MRI quality assessment using a semi-automated PI-QUAL software program
title_sort multiparametric prostate mri quality assessment using a semi-automated pi-qual software program
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publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/8970b5fd0e6c42638cddd8dd1c978ea8
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