Comparison of a Zero-filling Interpolation with a Real Matrix Size at 1.5 Tesla Based on Spin-echo Weighted Imaging with Various Spatial Resolutions: An ACR Phantom Study
Ji-Sung Jang, H. Lee, Seokhwan Yoon, Min-Cheol Jeon, S. Kim
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Abstract
This study aimed to assess the effect of zero-filling interpolation (ZIP) and various spatial resolutions on quality assurance (QA). Two important variables for the assessments of magnetic resonance image quality were included with recommended acceptance criteria: high-contrast spatial resolution and low-contrast object detectability with reference limits. All acquired data were divided into two groups: group A (without ZIP) and group B (with ZIP). The spatial resolutions of both images of T1-weighted and T2-weighted imaging in both directions fulfilled the American College of Radiology (ACR) criterion in group B. The observed high-contrast spatial resolution values were significantly different between the two groups up to a matrix size of 320 × 320 (p < 0.05). On the other hand, with a matrix size ≥ 384 × 384, no significant differences between the two groups were observed in terms of high-contrast spatial resolution (p > 0.05). For low-contrast object detectability, the total number of measured spokes in all groups fulfilled the ACR criterion. However, the low-contrast object detectability values without ZIP tended to decrease as the matrix size decreased. The use of ZIP can improve high-contrast spatial resolution and low-contrast object detectability while reducing image blurriness.
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The JOURNAL OF MAGNETICS provides a forum for the discussion of original papers covering the magnetic theory, magnetic materials and their properties, magnetic recording materials and technology, spin electronics, and measurements and applications. The journal covers research papers, review letters, and notes.