ENCORE: Efficient Noise Context-Aware Representation for Low-Dose CT Denoising

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2608.10343v1
• Date: Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:57:39 GMT
• Title: ENCORE: Efficient Noise Context-Aware Representation for Low-Dose CT Denoising
• Abstract summary: deep learning-based denoising has become widely adopted in low-dose CT.<n>Conventional models fail to account for non-stationary and spatially correlated CT noise characteristics.<n>We propose an Efficient Noise COntext-aware REpresentation framework.
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• Abstract: While deep learning-based denoising has become widely adopted in low-dose CT, conventional models use generic architectures designed for natural images, failing to account for non-stationary and spatially correlated CT noise characteristics. To address this, we propose an Efficient Noise COntext-aware REpresentation (ENCORE) framework that explicitly leverages CT noise characteristics and anatomical features. First, we reformulate the noise synthesis procedure based on a realistic noise distribution beyond the conventional Gaussian approximation, establishing a rigorous foundation for training pair generation. Next, we extract local noise power and correlation contexts to guide the denoising process. To fully leverage the potential of noise context, we propose a FlyingConv module, which adaptively changes convolution weights for each local image region. Notably, our approach demonstrates substantial gains in both denoising quality and computational efficiency. Furthermore, manipulating the intensity of the noise context maps at inference time enables zero-shot conditional denoising, allowing for dynamic control over the output image texture. The entire pipeline is available at https://github.com/minwoo-yu/ENCORE.git

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