Meeting Banner
Abstract #2402

Utilizing a 3D deep learning reconstruction to improve pediatric abdominal 3D LAVA-Flex image quality

Eugene Milshteyn1, Nathan T. Roberts2, Leo L. Tsai3, Arnaud Guidon1, and Michael S. Gee3
1GE HealthCare, Boston, MA, United States, 2GE HealthCare, Waukesha, WI, United States, 3Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States

Synopsis

Keywords: Body, Pediatric, LAVA-Flex, 3D FLEX

Motivation: Fat suppressed T1 images, such as LAVA-FLEX, are routinely used in pediatric abdominal imaging, but can suffer for SNR and IQ issues.

Goal(s): Our goal was to validate application of 3D deep learning to 3D LAVA-FLEX via image quality assessment and noise characterization.

Approach: DL and conventionally reconstructed images were assessed by two radiologists and noise characteristics were evaluated by calculation of total variation and number of detected edges.

Results: The radiologists preferred DL in a majority of cases (>80%), with noticeably lower noise and improved sharpness in DL images.

Impact: The application of DL to routine pediatric 3D LAVA-FLEX imaging provides enhanced diagnostic quality, and has the potential to improve pediatric patient care.

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