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3.16 Restrict Deformation to Phase Encoding

This option is checked off as EPI deformation can affect other regions in addition to in the direction of the phase encoding. Although, there maybe instances where the paired datasets have a huge deformation in the phase encode direction. If the result from keeping it switched off does not correct for this deformation, please check this option on.