Performance of an ultra-fast deep-learning accelerated MRI screening protocol for prostate cancer compared to a standard multiparametric protocol.

Journal: European radiology
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To establish and evaluate an ultra-fast MRI screening protocol for prostate cancer (PCa) in comparison to the standard multiparametric (mp) protocol, reducing scan time and maintaining adequate diagnostic performance.

Authors

  • B Oerther
    Department of Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. benedict.oerther@uniklinik-freiburg.de.
  • H Engel
    Department of Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
  • A Nedelcu
    Department of Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
  • R Strecker
    MR Application Predevelopment, Siemens Healthineers GmbH, Erlangen, Germany.
  • T Benkert
    MR Application Predevelopment, Siemens Healthineers GmbH, Erlangen, Germany.
  • D Nickel
    MR Application Predevelopment, Siemens Healthineers GmbH, Erlangen, Germany.
  • E Weiland
    MR Application Predevelopment, Siemens Healthineers GmbH, Erlangen, Germany.
  • T Mayrhofer
    School of Business Studies, Stralsund University of Applied Sciences, Stralsund, Germany.
  • F Bamberg
    Department of Radiology, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
  • M Benndorf
    Department of Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
  • J Weiß
    Department of Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.
  • C Wilpert
    Department of Radiology, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany.