Fast Graph Search Algorithms for Fat-Water MRI

The decomposition of MRI data to generate water and fat images has several applications in medical imaging. CBIG introduces a novel algorithm to overcome the problems associated with current analytical and iterative decomposition schemes, such as lack of flexibility and convergence to local minima. We introduce a rapid graph, search based algorithm, known as GOOSE, which is robust in fat-water swaps in challenging applications. GOOSE has worked with great success, improving the state of fat-water MRI examination significantly.