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DICOM PS3.17 2020a - Explanatory Information |
FFF.2.1.3.2.1 User Scenario
The Multi-frame Image acquisition is performed during a movement of the X-Ray Table, starting from the initial position and acquiring frames in a given direction along the Z axis of the table at variable steps and variable time intervals.
There may be one or more "stepping movements" of the X-Ray Table during the same image acquisition, leading to one or more in- stances of the Enhanced XA SOP Class. The stepping may be performed by different patterns, such as:
•One stepping for non-subtracted angiography;
•Two stepping acquisitions, one for each leg, for non-subtracted angiography, stored in two different Multi-frame Images;
•Two or more stepping acquisitions for subtracted angiography, in the same or in opposite directions.
FFF.2.1.3.2.2 Encoding Outline
The XA SOP Class encodes table position as increments relative to the position of the first frame, while the position of the first frame is not encoded.
The Enhanced XA SOP Class encodes per-frame absolute table vertical, longitudinal and lateral position, as well as table horizontal rotation angle, table head tilt angle and table cradle tilt angle.
This allows registration between separate Multi-frame Images in the same table frame of reference, as well as accounting for magni- ficationratioandotheraspectsofgeometryduringregistration.Issuesofpatientmotionduringacquisitionoftheimagesisnotaddressed in this scenario.
FFF.2.1.3.2.3 Encoding Details
This section provides detailed recommendations of the key Attributes to address this particular scenario.
Table FFF.2.1-33. Enhanced X-Ray Angiographic Image IOD Modules
IE |
Module |
PS3.3 Reference |
Usage |
Image |
XA/XRF Acquisition |
C.8.19.3 |
Specifies the relationship between the table and |
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the positioner. |
Table FFF.2.1-34. Enhanced XA Image Functional Group Macros
Functional Group Macro |
PS3.3 Reference |
Usage |
X-Ray Table Position |
C.8.19.6.11 |
Specifies the table position per-frame in three dimensions. |
X-Ray Isocenter Reference System |
C.8.19.6.13 |
Specifies the position and the angles of the table per-frame in |
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equipment coordinates, for further applications based on the |
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acquisition geometry (e.g., registration…). |
FFF.2.1.3.2.3.1 XA/XRF Acquisition Module Recommendations
The usage of this module is recommended to specify the relationship between the table and the positioner.
Table FFF.2.1-35. XA/XRF Acquisition Module Example
Attribute Name |
Tag |
Comment |
C-arm Positioner Tabletop |
(0018,9474) |
Both values YES and NO are applicable to this scenario. |
Relationship
Note
On mobile systems where this Attribute equals NO, it is possible to do table stepping. In such case, the system is not able to determine the absolute table position relative to the Isocenter, which is necessary for 2D-2D registration.