Table 4 Results of image quality for SS-EPI DWI, RESOLVE DWI, and TGSE-BLADE DWI in patients who underwent cerebral aneurysm clipping.
SS-EPI DWI | RESOLVE DWI | TGSE-BLADE DWI | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reader 1 | ||||
Geometric distortion | 2.0 (1.0–2.0) | 3.0 (2.5–3.0) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | < 0.001 |
Susceptibility artifacts | 1.0 (1.0–2.0) | 2.0 (2.0–3.0) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | < 0.001 |
Overall image quality | 1.5 (1.0–2.0) | 3.0 (2.0–3.0) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | < 0.001 |
Reader 2 | ||||
Geometric distortion | 1.0 (1.0–2.0) | 2.5 (2.0–3.0) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | < 0.001 |
Susceptibility artifacts | 1.0 (1.0–2.0) | 2.5 (2.0–3.0) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | < 0.001 |
Overall image quality | 2.0 (2.0–2.0) | 3.0 (3.0–3.0) | 4.0 (4.0–4.0) | < 0.001 |
