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Diffusion tensor MR imaging and fiber tractography: technical considerations.

P Mukherjee1, S W Chung, J I Berman

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94143-0628, USA. pratik@radiology.ucsf.edu

AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
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This review details technical factors impacting diffusion imaging quality, optimizing diffusion-weighted imaging and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) for better results. It covers acquisition, hardware, and artifact reduction for advanced clinical research.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Neuroimaging
  • Biophysics

Background:

  • Diffusion imaging techniques are crucial for understanding tissue microstructure.
  • Image quality is paramount for accurate interpretation in diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).
  • Technical factors significantly influence the quality and reliability of diffusion imaging data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and explain key technical factors affecting image quality in diffusion imaging.
  • To provide guidance on optimizing acquisition parameters for state-of-the-art DWI and DTI.
  • To detail common artifacts and their sources in diffusion imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of scientific literature focusing on technical aspects of diffusion imaging.

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  • Analysis of factors including acquisition sequences, magnetic field strength, gradient performance, RF coils, and parallel imaging.
  • Exploration of common diffusion imaging artifacts and their origins.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified critical technical parameters influencing diffusion imaging quality.
    • Detailed common artifacts such as susceptibility artifacts, motion artifacts, and eddy current distortions.
    • Provided evidence-based recommendations for optimizing DWI and DTI acquisition.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimizing technical factors is essential for high-quality diffusion imaging.
    • Understanding artifact sources aids in image quality improvement and accurate DTI analysis.
    • This review supports the advancement of quantitative DTI analysis and fiber tractography in clinical research.