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World J Radiol. Feb 28, 2026; 18(2): 115249
Published online Feb 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i2.115249
Published online Feb 28, 2026. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v18.i2.115249
Table 3 Paired sample t-test results of original cone-beam computed tomography and streak metal artifacts reduction technique with a full volume of interest reconstructed cone-beam computed tomography (n = 73), mean ± SD
| Variables | Original | SMART-Full | Mean difference | t (df) | P value | Cohen’s d |
| Puncture needle diameter | 2.05 ± 0.59 | 2.16 ± 0.52 | -0.12 | -4.48 (72) | < 0.001 | -0.53 |
| ROI minimum density | -926.12 ± 206.22 | -788.34 ± 299.63 | -137.78 | -5.93 (72) | < 0.001 | -0.69 |
| ROI maximum density | 18.88 ± 287.83 | 2.52 ± 260.45 | 16.36 | 0.82 (72) | 0.414 | 0.1 |
| ROI average density | -483.77 ± 269.29 | -426.76 ± 302.13 | -57.01 | -5.40 (72) | < 0.001 | -0.63 |
- Citation: Wang ZL, Wu G. Application of streak metal artifact reduction technique in cone-beam computed tomography guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy. World J Radiol 2026; 18(2): 115249
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v18/i2/115249.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v18.i2.115249