Artifacts Caused by Eddy Current in Diffusion MRI
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Magnetic resonance diffusion imaging is potentially an important tool for the noninvasive characterization of normal and pathological tissue. The technique, however, is prone to a number of artifacts that can severely affect its ability to provide clinically useful information. In this study, the problem of eddy current-induced geometric distortions that occur in diffusion images was addressed, and possible strategies that have been developed to mitigate or overcome them are introduced.
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