Rapid Generation of Subject‐Specific Human Models With Detailed Tissue Structures for Timely Individualized <scp>SAR</scp> Assessment
ABSTRACT Purpose To enable the rapid generation of subject‐specific whole‐body anatomical models for patient‐specific prediction of torso–local specific absorption rate (SAR) in MRI. Methods A 6‐s 3D gradient‐echo MRI sequence was used to acquire data within the imaging field of view (FOV). Major tissue types were automatically segmented using a deep learning model trained via a semi‐supervised strategy combining teacher–student learning and partial‐category annotations. A full‐body geometry was reconstructed from depth data captured by a 3D camera, thereby extending the model beyond the FOV. The MRI‐derived anatomical segmentation and camera‐based external geometry were co‐registered and fused into a seamless, subject‐specific human model. Results Human models were generated in approximately 20 s per subject, including MRI acquisition and processing. Accurate tissue segmentation and robust body reconstruction were achieved. Validation on the Duke numerical phantom yielded an average peak SAR 10g error < 2%. In vivo field comparisons in 20 volunteers showed a normalized root‐mean‐square error (NRMSE) of 9.50%. The models preserved subject‐specific anatomy and were suitable for electromagnetic simulation. Conclusion A hybrid framework integrating ultrafast MRI, depth data scanning and deep learning enables rapid construction of subject‐specific human models, supporting practical, online SAR monitoring in clinical MRI.
Authors
- Dehe Weng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3923-9935)
- Tingqiang Xue
- Junle Qu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7833-4711)
- Jiarui Liang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5525-0339)
- Yantu Huang
- Jiaqi Hu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6567-460X)
- Jinqiang He
- Kun Zhu
- Le Zhang
- Fangyong Sun
- Zhibin Li
Institutions
- Shenzhen University (CN)
- Siemens (China) (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Magnetic Resonance in Medicine
- Published
- 2026-05-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/mrm.70409
- Primary Topic
- Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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