In this study, image quality and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values of conventional single-shot spin-echo echo-planar imaging (SS-EPI) and prototype integrated slice-specific dynamic shimming EPI (ishim_EPI) diffusion-weighted imaging in patients with Crohn’s disease were compared. Results showed that ishim_EPI had better image quality, including fewer distortion artifacts and clearer edges of the lesions. High correlation and good agreement of ADC value were found between the two techniques. Ishim_EPI DWI technique is recommended to replace conventional SS_EPI for the detection of lesions in patients with Crohn’s disease and further in routine intestinal examination.
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