Deep Learning Reconstruction for Enhanced Resolution and Image Quality in Breath-Hold MRCP: A Preliminary Study.

Journal: Journal of computer assisted tomography
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This preliminary study aims to assess the image quality of enhanced-resolution deep learning reconstruction (ER-DLR) in magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and compare it with non-ER-DLR MRCP images.

Authors

  • Kaori Shiraishi
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University.
  • Takeshi Nakaura
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan (T.N., N.Y., N.K., Y.N., H.U., M.K., S.O., T.H.). Electronic address: kff00712@nifty.com.
  • Naofumi Yoshida
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan (T.N., N.Y., N.K., Y.N., H.U., M.K., S.O., T.H.).
  • Kensei Matsuo
    Department of Central Radiology, Kumamoto University Hospital, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
  • Naoki Kobayashi
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan (T.N., N.Y., N.K., Y.N., H.U., M.K., S.O., T.H.).
  • Masamichi Hokamura
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
  • Hiroyuki Uetani
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan (T.N., N.Y., N.K., Y.N., H.U., M.K., S.O., T.H.).
  • Yasunori Nagayama
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan (T.N., N.Y., N.K., Y.N., H.U., M.K., S.O., T.H.).
  • Masafumi Kidoh
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan (T.N., N.Y., N.K., Y.N., H.U., M.K., S.O., T.H.).
  • Kosuke Morita
    Department of Radiology, Kumamoto University Hospital, Kumamoto.
  • Yuichi Yamashita
    MRI Systems Division, Canon Medical Systems Corporation.
  • Yasuhito Tanaka
    Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan.
  • Hideo Baba
  • Toshinori Hirai
    Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto 860-8556, Japan (T.N., N.Y., N.K., Y.N., H.U., M.K., S.O., T.H.).