Application of synthetic data in the training of artificial intelligence for automated quality assurance in magnetic resonance imaging.

Journal: Medical physics
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance imaging scanner faults can be missed during routine quality assurance (QA) if they are subtle, intermittent, or the test being performed is insensitive to the type of fault. Coil element malfunction is a common fault within MRI scanners, which may go undetected for quite some time. Consequently, this may lead to poor image quality and the potential for misdiagnoses.

Authors

  • John Tracey
    Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Raigmore Hospital, NHS Highland, Inverness, UK.
  • Laura Moss
    Department of Clinical Physics & Bioengineering, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Room 2.41, Level 2, New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, 10-16 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, G31 2ER, UK. Laura.Moss@glasgow.ac.uk.
  • Jonathan Ashmore
    Department of Medical Physics and Bioengineering, Raigmore Hospital, NHS Highland, Inverness, UK.