Automated Classification of Body MRI Sequences Using Convolutional Neural Networks.
Journal:
Academic radiology
PMID:
39645459
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI) studies of the body are routinely acquired in clinical practice. However, a standardized naming convention for MRI protocols and series does not exist currently. Conflicts in the series descriptions present in the DICOM headers arise due to myriad MRI scanners from various manufacturers used for imaging, wide variations in imaging practices across institutions, and technologist preferences. These conflicts affect the hanging protocol, which dictates the arrangement of sequences for the reading radiologist. At present, clinician supervision is necessary to ensure that the correct sequence is being read and used for diagnosis. This pilot work seeks to classify five different series in mpMRI studies acquired at the levels of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis.