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ArticleNeuroradiology2023

Feasibility study of super-resolution deep learning-based reconstruction using k-space data in brain diffusion-weighted images.

Kensei Matsuo, Takeshi Nakaura, Kosuke Morita, Hiroyuki Uetani, Yasunori Nagayama, Masafumi Kidoh, Masamichi Hokamura, Yuichi Yamashita, Kensuke Shinoda, Mitsuharu Ueda and 2 more

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Kensei MatsuoDepartment of Central Radiology, Kumamoto University Hospital, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Takeshi NakauraDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan. kff00712@nifty.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9010-0341
Kosuke MoritaDepartment of Central Radiology, Kumamoto University Hospital, Honjo 1-1-1, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Hiroyuki UetaniDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Yasunori NagayamaDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Masafumi KidohDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Masamichi HokamuraDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Yuichi YamashitaCanon Medical Systems Corporation, 70-1, Yanagi, Saiwai, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, 212-0015, Japan.
Kensuke ShinodaMRI Systems Division, Canon Medical Systems Corporation, 1385 Shimoishigami, Otawara, Tochigi, 324-8550, Japan.
Mitsuharu UedaDepartment of Neurology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.
Akitake MukasaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, Japan.
Toshinori HiraiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University, Honjo 1-1-1, Chuo, Kumamoto, 860-8556, Japan.

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Abstract

purposeThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of super-resolution deep learning-based reconstruction (SR-DLR), which utilizes k-space data, on the quality of images and the quantitation of the apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) for diffusion-weighted images (DWI) in brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

methodsA retrospective analysis was performed on 34 patients who had undergone DWI using a 3 T MRI system with SR-DLR reconstruction based on k-space data in August 2022. DWI was reconstructed with SR-DLR (Matrix = 684 × 684) and without SR-DLR (Matrix = 228 × 228). Measurements were made of the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) in white matter (WM) and grey matter (GM), and the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of the septum pellucidum. Two radiologists assessed image noise, contrast, artifacts, blur, and the overall quality of three image types using a four-point scale. Quantitative and qualitative scores between images with and without SR-DLR were compared using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.

resultsImages with SR-DLR showed significantly higher SNRs and CNRs than those without SR-DLR (p < 0.001). No statistically significant variances were found in the apparent diffusion coefficients (ADCs) in WM and GM between images with and without SR-DLR (ADC in WM, p = 0.945; ADC in GM, p = 0.235). Moreover, the FWHM without SR-DLR was notably lower compared to that with SR-DLR (p < 0.001).

conclusionSR-DLR has the potential to augment the quality of DWI in DL MRI scans without significantly impacting ADC quantitation.

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Deep LearningDiffusion Magnetic Resonance ImagingImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedAdultAgedArtifactsBrainFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSignal-To-Noise RatioDeep learningDiffusionEcho-planar imagingMagnetic resonance imagingRetrospective studies

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