The Generalized Contrast-to-Noise Ratio : A Formal Definition for Lesion Detectability

In the last 30 years, the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) has been used to estimate the contrast and lesion detectability in ultrasound images. Recent studies have shown that the CNR cannot be used with modern beamformers, as dynamic range alterations can produce arbitrarily high CNR values with no re...

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Publié dans:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control. - 1986. - 67(2020), 4 vom: 01. Apr., Seite 745-759
Auteur principal: Rodriguez-Molares, Alfonso (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Rindal, Ole Marius Hoel, D'hooge, Jan, Masoy, Svein-Erik, Austeng, Andreas, Lediju Bell, Muyinatu A, Torp, Hans
Format: Article en ligne
Langue:English
Publié: 2020
Accès à la collection:IEEE transactions on ultrasonics, ferroelectrics, and frequency control
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't