A novel approach for b-value optimization in Intravoxel Incoherent Motion Imaging using Metaheuristic algorithm

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Highlights：

• Population based Metaheuristic method is used for b value count optimization.

• This method is efficient in terms of time and space complexity.

• Optimizes the b value count to reduce the scan time and patient discomfort.

• Results obtained agree with the currently existing clinical studies.

摘要

•Population based Metaheuristic method is used for b value count optimization.•This method is efficient in terms of time and space complexity.•Optimizes the b value count to reduce the scan time and patient discomfort.•Results obtained agree with the currently existing clinical studies.

论文关键词：Diffusion weighted imaging,Intravoxel Incoherent Motion,Optimization,Metaheuristic algorithm

论文评审过程：Received 19 June 2020, Revised 16 October 2020, Accepted 6 November 2020, Available online 11 November 2020, Version of Record 24 January 2021.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2020.114270