Quantitative Evaluation of Deep Learning Reconstruction of Diffusion-weighted MRI using a DWI Phantom

In a quantitative phantom study, deep learning (DL) reconstruction is shown to improve the SNR ratio of DWI images while preserving measured ADC values. The average SNR gain is similar to that achieved with better gradient performance between Siemens Prisma and Vida. Such benefits of DL recon should allow better quality and/or shorter scanning of DWI in clinical applications.