Meeting Banner
Abstract #4606

Distinguish Injured from Intact Axons in Coherent Fiber Bundles Using Network Estimation Operator (NEO)

Jacob Blum1, Tsen-Hsuan Lin1, Donsub Rim2, and Sheng-Kwei Song 1
1Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, United States, 2Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Washington University in Saint Louis, Saint Louis, MO, United States

Synopsis

Keywords: Signal Modeling, Diffusion Tensor Imaging Deep Neural Network based Network Estimation Operator (NEO) was developed to differentiate and quantify parallel fibers of different axial diffusivities. Data from both Monte Carlo simulations and an In-Silico imaging phantom were analyzed by both DBSI and NEO. Results reveal that NEO distinguished parallel fibers of different axial diffusivity while DBSI only identified a single fiber. NEO can detect and quantify injured vs. non-injured axons in a coherent fiber bundle. Thus, NEO can quantify the extent of axonal injury and loss more accurately than DBSI and other advanced diffusion MRI models.

How to access this content:

For one year after publication, abstracts and videos are only open to registrants of this annual meeting. Registrants should use their existing login information. Non-registrant access can be purchased via the ISMRM E-Library.

After one year, current ISMRM & ISMRT members get free access to both the abstracts and videos. Non-members and non-registrants must purchase access via the ISMRM E-Library.

After two years, the meeting proceedings (abstracts) are opened to the public and require no login information. Videos remain behind password for access by members, registrants and E-Library customers.

Click here for more information on becoming a member.

Keywords