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ArticleClinical neuroradiology2026

Deep Learning Reconstruction of Diffusion-weighted MRI Enables Shorter Examination Times While Maintaining Image Quality in Head and Neck Imaging.

Haidara Almansour, Jan Michael Brendel, Christoph Neatu, Sebastian Gassenmaier, Judith Herrmann, Sebastian Werner, Vitali Koch, Omar Darwich, Elisabeth Weiland, Thomas Benkert and 5 more

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Haidara AlmansourDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany. haidar.almansour@gmail.com.
Jan Michael BrendelDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany.
Christoph NeatuDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany.
Sebastian GassenmaierDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany.
Judith HerrmannDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany.
Sebastian WernerDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany.
Vitali KochDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
Omar DarwichMR Applications Predevelopment, Siemens Healthineers AG, Forchheim, Germany.
Elisabeth WeilandMR Applications Predevelopment, Siemens Healthineers AG, Forchheim, Germany.
Thomas BenkertMR Applications Predevelopment, Siemens Healthineers AG, Forchheim, Germany.
Sebastian AltmannDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Andrea KronfeldDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Ahmed E OthmanDepartment of Neuroradiology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Konstantin NikolaouDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany.
Saif AfatDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Tuebingen University Hospital, Tübingen, Germany.

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objectivesDiffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of the head and neck is essential for various clinical applications but is often hampered by artifacts and reduced image quality. Deep learning (DL) reconstruction has the potential to enhance the quality of head and neck DWI. This study aims to evaluate the performance of an accelerated, DL-reconstructed DWI (DWI MATERIALS AND

methodsThis retrospective study included patients who underwent clinically indicated head and neck DWI at 1.5 T and 3 T between August 2023 and January 2024 at a tertiary care center. Imaging was performed at low b‑values (0 or 50 sec/mm

resultsThe study included 30 patients (mean age, 55 ± 19 years; range, 24-84; 18 men) with various pathologies. Scan times were reduced by 67% at 1.5 T and up to 55% at 3 T. The quantitative analysis revealed a minimal but statistically significant decrease in SNR and CNR in the deep learning-reconstructed images (p = 0.002 and p < 0.001, respectively). However, readers reported no significant differences between DWI and DWI

conclusionDL reconstruction of head and neck DWI is feasible, significantly reducing examination time without compromising image quality or diagnostic confidence. This technique enables accelerated and effective diagnostic DWI of the head and neck.

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Deep LearningDiffusion Magnetic Resonance ImagingHead and Neck NeoplasmsImage Interpretation, Computer-AssistedImage Processing, Computer-AssistedAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlgorithmsArtifactsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesDeep Learning ReconstructionDiffusion-weighted imagingHead and neckMRIStaging, acceleration

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PMCPMC13319140

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