Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	115249
Country	China

Category	Respiratory System
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Application of streak metal artifact reduction technique in cone-beam computed tomography guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Zhi-Lin Wang and Ge Wu
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Corresponding Author	Ge Wu, Associate Chief Physician, PhD, Interventional Radiology, Sichuan Cancer Hospital, No.55,Section 4,South Renmin Road,Chengdu,China, Chengdu 610044, Sichuan Province, China. wuge@scszlyy.org.cn
Key Words	Lung nodule; Cone-beam computed tomography; Percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy; Streak metal artifact reduction technique; Volume of interest
Core Tip	This retrospective study evaluates the application of streak metal artifact reduction technique (SMART) in cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-guided percutaneous transthoracic needle biopsy. SMART iterative reconstruction, particularly in full volume-of-interest mode, significantly reduces radial, streak, and dark stripe artifacts caused by metallic coaxial needles compared to original CBCT images. This technology enables clearer visualization of small lung nodules and critical adjacent anatomical structures, such as blood vessels, which is crucial for accurate puncture path planning. The quantitative improvement in image quality confirms the clinical value of SMART in enhancing the precision and safety of biopsies for small pulmonary lesions.
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; In press

Received	2025-10-15 05:03
Peer-Review Started	2025-10-15 05:03
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-12 09:09
Return for Revision	2025-12-12 09:09
Revised	2025-12-24 07:34
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-12-30 12:51
Second Decision by Editor	2026-01-16 02:39
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-16 09:34
Articles in Press	2026-01-16 09:34
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ISSN	1949-8470 (online)
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