Diagnostic performance of multishot echo-planar imaging (RESOLVE) and non-echo-planar imaging (HASTE) diffusion-weighted imaging in cholesteatoma with an emphasis on signal intensity ratio measurement.

This study refines CHO diagnostic protocols by showcasing the diagnostic capabilities of both RS-EPI and non-EPI DWI and highlighting the utility of SI measurements as a diagnostic tool. These findings may reduce false positives and aid in more accurate treatment planning, offering substantial insights for clinicians in managing CHO.