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ArticlePediatric radiology2025

Accelerated brain magnetic resonance imaging with deep learning reconstruction: a comparative study on image quality in pediatric neuroimaging.

Jae Won Choi, Yeon Jin Cho, Seul Bi Lee, Seunghyun Lee, Jae-Yeon Hwang, Young Hun Choi, Jung-Eun Cheon, Joonsung Lee

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Jae Won ChoiSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Yeon Jin ChoSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea. blue1010c@gmail.com.
Seul Bi LeeSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Seunghyun LeeSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jae-Yeon HwangSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Young Hun ChoiSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jung-Eun CheonSeoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Joonsung LeeGE Healthcare (Korea), Seoul, Republic of Korea.

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Abstract

backgroundMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial in pediatric radiology; however, the prolonged scan time is a major drawback that often requires sedation. Deep learning reconstruction (DLR) is a promising method for accelerating MRI acquisition.

objectiveTo evaluate the clinical feasibility of accelerated brain MRI with DLR in pediatric neuroimaging, focusing on image quality compared to conventional MRI. MATERIALS AND

methodsIn this retrospective study, 116 pediatric participants (mean age 7.9 ± 5.4 years) underwent routine brain MRI with three reconstruction methods: conventional MRI without DLR (C-MRI), conventional MRI with DLR (DLC-MRI), and accelerated MRI with DLR (DLA-MRI). Two pediatric radiologists independently assessed the overall image quality, sharpness, artifacts, noise, and lesion conspicuity. Quantitative image analysis included the measurement of image noise and coefficient of variation (CoV).

resultsDLA-MRI reduced the scan time by 43% compared with C-MRI. Compared with C-MRI, DLA-MRI demonstrated higher scores for overall image quality, noise, and artifacts, as well as similar or higher scores for lesion conspicuity, but similar or lower scores for sharpness. DLC-MRI demonstrated the highest scores for all the parameters. Despite variations in image quality and lesion conspicuity, the lesion detection rates were 100% across all three reconstructions. Quantitative analysis revealed lower noise and CoV for DLA-MRI than those for C-MRI. Interobserver agreement was substantial to almost perfect (weighted Cohen's kappa = 0.72-0.97).

conclusionDLR enabled faster MRI with improved image quality compared with conventional MRI, highlighting its potential to address prolonged MRI scan times in pediatric neuroimaging and optimize clinical workflows.

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Brain DiseasesDeep LearningImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance ImagingNeuroimagingAdolescentArtifactsBrainChildChild, PreschoolFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesAccelerationDeep learningImage reconstructionMagnetic resonance imagingNeuroimagingPediatrics

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