Three-point method for fast and robust field mapping for EPI geometric distortion correction

Pelin Aksit, John A. Derbyshire, Jerry L. Prince

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Abstract

Because of its superb temporal resolution, echo planar imaging (EPI) is widely used for functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and monitoring dynamic processes. EPI suffers from geometric distortions caused by magnetic field inhomogeneities, and although these distortions can be corrected by field mapping, current methods require lengthy auxiliary image acquisitions and/or phase unwrapping. We present a 3-point method for field mapping that circumvents these problems and is robust to additive noise. Results demonstrate that the performance of this approach is markedly better than the standard twopoint method and is comparable to methods requiring much longer auxiliary image acquisitions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2007 4th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging
Subtitle of host publicationFrom Nano to Macro - Proceedings
Pages141-144
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event2007 4th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro; ISBI'07 - Arlington, VA, United States
Duration: Apr 12 2007Apr 15 2007

Publication series

Name2007 4th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro - Proceedings

Other

Other2007 4th IEEE International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging: From Nano to Macro; ISBI'07
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityArlington, VA
Period4/12/074/15/07

Keywords

  • Error correction
  • Magnetic resonance imaging
  • Phase distortion
  • Phase measurement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • General Medicine

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