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September 17, 2025

Self-Supervised Isotropic MRI Volume Restoration from Complementary Contrast-Plane Acquisition using Two-Phase Fast Score-based Models

HKHyeongyu KimKorea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology YSYoungjun SongSeoul National University TÇTolga ÇukurBilkent University

Key Points

This method improves image quality in brain MRI datasets, enhancing usability for clinical practice.
It generates isotropic volumes from anisotropic images, allowing better integration of multi-contrast diagnostic information.
A self-supervised score-based framework iteratively refines volumetric estimates, demonstrating superior results.
The approach reduces scan times while maximizing data utility, making it easier to gain clinical insights.

Abstract

Motivation: Self-supervised isotropic volume reconstruction is essential to address the limitations of anisotropic multi-contrast MRI, where differing planar orientations hinder diagnostic pooling. Goal(s): This study aims to generate isotropic, multi-contrast MR volumes from anisotropic data to unify diagnostic information across contrasts. Approach: A self-supervised score-based framework trains on anisotropic images to iteratively refine volumetric estimates across contrasts. Results: Demonstrating superior image quality on brain MRI datasets, the method advances the usability of existing anisotropic multi-contrast protocols in clinical practice. Impact: This method enhances clinical MRI protocols by enabling isotropic multi-contrast volume reconstruction from anisotropic data, improving diagnostic consistency across contrasts. It reduces the need for extended scan times, maximizing data utility and facilitating broader clinical insights in routine practice.

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