Diffusion in prostate cancer detection on a 3T scanner: How many b‐values are needed?

To assess the influence of perfusion on apparent coefficient diffusion (ADC) maps, the contribution of b‐value images, and the number of b‐values needed in prostate cancer detection by diffusion‐weighted imaging (DWI).

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