Three-dimensional Scanning of the Chest: a Comparison Between Three Different Imaging Modalities

Recently, three-dimensional scanning of the torso has been proposed as an alternative for two-view chest radiographies and computed tomography to determine the severity of pectus excavatum without exposure to ionizing radiation. The range of three-dimensional scanning systems is broad with even varying systems being used within hospitals. Most of these scanning systems have been validated for accuracy and reproducibility, no comparison between these systems is known. In addition, severity measures of pectus excavatum, as well as other research outcomes, surgical planning techniques, and analysis methods are based on a single imaging system. It is subsequently essential to determine whether different imaging systems can be used interchangeably regarding accuracy and reproducibility.

The aim of this study was to assess the reproducibility and accuracy between three commonly used three-dimensional scanning systems.

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Key information

Conditions

Chest Wall Disorder

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Zuyderland Medical Centre

Heerlen, Limburg, 6419PC, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Healthy volunteers only

Exclusion criteria

none

Treatment and study plan

Three-dimensional scans

Other

All included healthy volunteers received 6 three-dimensional scans, utilizing 3 different scanning systems (2 scans per system)

Primary outcomes

Reproducibility

Time frame: 1 month

Mean difference between subsequent scans utilizing the same three-dimensional scanning system
Accuracy

Time frame: 1 month

Mean difference between scans, acquired by different three-dimensional scanning systems

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Zuyderland Medisch Centrum

Other

Collaborators

Radboud University Medical Center

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Feb 21, 2020
Registry last updated: Jul 2, 2020

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