Feasibility of deep learning k-space-to-image reconstruction for diffusion weighted imaging in patients with breast cancers: Focus on image quality and reduced scan time.

Journal: European journal of radiology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of accelerated DLR (deep learning reconstruction) single-shot echo planar imaging (ss-EPI) for diffusion-weighted image (DWI) in patients with breast cancers in comparison to conventional ss-EPI.

Authors

  • Eun Ji Lee
    Department of Pathology, Green Cross Laboratories, Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea.
  • Yun-Woo Chang
    Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, 59 Daesakwan-ro, Yongsan-ku, Seoul 04401, Korea. Electronic address: ywchang@schmc.ac.kr.
  • Jae Kon Sung
    Siemens Healthineers Ltd, Seoul, Korea.
  • Benkert Thomas
    MR Application Predevelopment, Siemens Healthcare GmbH, Erlangen, Germany.