Abstract
Purpose: In digital mammography QC program was used for the purpose of reducing low-dose and high-definition images of the radiation dose. Materials and Methods: In digital mammography using a QC phantom according to the average glandular dose in the exposure method MLO view $0^{\circ}C$, $30^{\circ}C$, $45^{\circ}C$, $50^{\circ}C$, $55^{\circ}C$, $70^{\circ}C$, was measured at $90^{\circ}C$ intervals, an image with Hologic QC program to the SNR and CNR was measured to evaluate. Results: The average dose in the MLO view was wired to $90^{\circ}C$ when the maximum was 1.75 mGy, it decreased approximately 6% was measured at $45^{\circ}C$ 1.65 mGy. In addition, 1.67 mGy, manual record, there were an average wired in accordance with the exposure dose and the dose of 1.52 mGy difference in the way auto filter. Image quality evaluation at every angular section SNR 50 ~ 52, shows a slight difference in CNR 11 ~ 12, it was included in the manufacturer's recommended value. Conclusion: The dose was lowest in MLO view $45^{\circ}C$, the difference between SNR and CNR were insignificant. The method of exposure will need a way to reduce the exposure of the patient's body or unnecessary patient by placing a difference in settings in which the characteristics.
목적: 디지털 유방촬영에서 QC 프로그램을 이용하여 방사선 피폭 선량의 감소와 고화질의 영상을 목적으로 하였다. 재료 및 방법: 디지털 유방촬영술에서 QC phantom을 사용하여 노출 방식에 따른 평균유선선량을 MLO view에서 $0^{\circ}C$, $30^{\circ}C$, $45^{\circ}C$, $50^{\circ}C$, $55^{\circ}C$, $70^{\circ}C$, $90^{\circ}C$ 구간에서 측정하였고, Hologic사의 QC 프로그램으로 영상에서 SNR과 CNR을 측정하여 평가하였다. 결과: 평균유선선량은 $90^{\circ}C$ 일 때 1.75 mGy로 최대치였고, $45^{\circ}C$에서 약 6 % 감소한 1.65 mGy 측정되었다. 또한 auto filter에서 1.67 mGy, manual에서는 1.52 mGy의 평균유선선량을 기록하여 노출 방식에 따라 선량이 차이가 있었다. 화질평가의 모든 각도 구간에서 SNR 50~52, CNR 11~12로 근소한 차이를 나타내고, 제조사의 권고치 내에 포함되었다. 결론: MLO view $45^{\circ}C$에서 가장 적은 선량이었고, SNR 및 CNR의 차이는 미미하였다. 이때의 노출방식은 환자의 체형이나 특성을 고려한 설정으로 차이를 두어 불필요한 환자의 피폭 선량을 줄이기 위한 방법이 필요하다.
