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How to improve image quality of DWI of the prostate-enema or catheter preparation?

Carolin ReischauerTimmy CancelliSonaz MalekzadehJohannes M FroehlichHarriet C Thoeny
Published in: European radiology (2021)
• Enema preparation is superior to decompression of the rectum using air/gas suction through a small catheter. • Enema preparation markedly improves the image quality of prostate DWI regarding the severity of susceptibility-related artifacts, the differentiability of the anatomy, and the overall image quality and considerably reduces substantial artifacts that may impair a reliable diagnosis.
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