In this work, we present a novel method to reduce motion sensitivity for T2-weighted dual-echo steady-state (DESS) imaging, through the use of a readout alternation (ROA) approach. ROA can be achieved by inverting polarity of gradient pulses in the readout axis, alternating every TR. Bloch equation simulations that included small physiological motion in the liver, and volunteer liver imaging was performed using the proposed method. Simulation and volunteer studies demonstrated that ROA effectively suppresses signal loss and motion-related artifacts.
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