Improved 3D DESS MR neurography of the lumbosacral plexus with deep learning and geometric image combination reconstruction.

Journal: Skeletal radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of deep learning (DL) reconstruction in enhancing image quality and nerve conspicuity in LSP MRN using DESS sequences. Additionally, a geometric image combination (GIC) method to improve DESS signals' combination was proposed.

Authors

  • Yenpo Lin
    Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention.
  • Ek T Tan
    Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70(th) Street, New York, NY 10021, United States of America.
  • Gracyn Campbell
    Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
  • Philip G Colucci
    Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
  • Sumedha Singh
    Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY.
  • Ranqing Lan
    Biostatistics Core, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
  • Yan Wen
  • Darryl B Sneag
    Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70(th) Street, New York, NY 10021, United States of America. Electronic address: sneagd@hss.edu.