Table 2.
Subjective image analysis criteria based on artefacts and anatomical details
Grade | Artifacts | Anatomical details and lesions |
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1 | Severe artefacts | Organs – not assessable, lesions – not visible |
2 | Artefacts affecting diagnostic information | Anatomical details of organs – not clearly visible, lesions – not clear |
3 | Obvious artefacts but acceptable | Anatomical details of organs and lesions – seen to an acceptable extent |
4 | Artefacts were seen in other organs not interfering with the diagnosis | Organs and lesions – seen clearly |
5 | Minimum or no artefacts | Organs and lesions – seen clearly |