Table 4:

Statistical differences (P values) between the regular- and lower-dose CT groups

Radiation DoseReconstruction TechniqueQuantitative Measurements (P values)
GM-SNRWM-SNRGM-WM CNR
Regular (175 mAs)100% FBPControl group
100% FBP.003a.003a.4
20% ASIR + 80% FBP.649.5411
Lower-Dose (140 mAs)40% ASIR + 60% FBP.302.668.03a
60% ASIR + 40% FBP<.0001a<.0001a<.0001a
80% ASIR + 20% FBP<.0001a<.0001a<.0001a
100% ASIR<.0001a<.0001a<.0001a
  • a Statistical significance between the lower-dose (with different ASIR/FBP levels) and regular-dose groups.