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ArticleJapanese journal of radiology2026

Ultra-fast whole-brain T2-weighted imaging in 7 seconds using dual-type deep learning reconstruction with single-shot acquisition: clinical feasibility and comparison with conventional methods.

Yohei Ikebe, Noriyuki Fujima, Hiroyuki Kameda, Taisuke Harada, Yukie Shimizu, Jihun Kwon, Masami Yoneyama, Kohsuke Kudo

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Article in Japanese journal of radiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yohei IkebeDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 0608638, Japan.
Noriyuki FujimaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 0608638, Japan. fujima@med.hokudai.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9021-347X
Hiroyuki KamedaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 0608638, Japan.
Taisuke HaradaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 0608638, Japan.
Yukie ShimizuDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 0608638, Japan.
Jihun KwonPhilips Japan, Tokyo, Japan.
Masami YoneyamaPhilips Japan, Tokyo, Japan.
Kohsuke KudoDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hokkaido University Hospital, Kita-Ku, Sapporo, 0608638, Japan.

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Abstract

purposeTo evaluate the image quality and clinical utility of ultra-fast T2-weighted imaging (UF-T2WI), which acquires all slice data in 7 s using a single-shot turbo spin-echo technique combined with dual-type deep learning (DL) reconstruction, incorporating DL-based image denoising and super-resolution processing, by comparing UF-T2WI with conventional T2WI. MATERIAL AND

methodsWe analyzed data from 38 patients who underwent both conventional T2WI and UF-T2WI with the dual-type DL-based image reconstruction. Two board-certified radiologists independently performed blinded qualitative assessments of the patients' images obtained with UF-T2WI with DL and conventional T2WI, evaluating the overall image quality, anatomical structure visibility, and levels of noise and artifacts. In cases that included central nervous system diseases, the lesions' delineation was also assessed. The quantitative analysis included measurements of signal-to-noise ratios in white and gray matter and the contrast-to-noise ratio between gray and white matter.

resultsCompared to conventional T2WI, UF-T2WI with DL received significantly higher ratings for overall image quality and lower noise and artifact levels (p < 0.001 for both readers). The anatomical visibility was significantly better in UF-T2WI for one reader, with no significant difference for the other reader. The lesion visibility in UF-T2WI was comparable to that in conventional T2WI. Quantitatively, the SNRs and CNRs were all significantly higher in UF-T2WI than conventional T2WI (p < 0.001).

conclusionThe combination of SSTSE with dual-type DL reconstruction allows for the acquisition of clinically acceptable T2WI images in just 7 s. This technique shows strong potential to reduce MRI scan times and improve clinical workflow efficiency.

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BrainBrain DiseasesDeep LearningImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance ImagingAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesSignal-To-Noise RatioBrainDeep learning reconstructionMRISingle-shot turbo spin-echoSuper-resolution

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