Survey of Modern Image Segmentation Algorithms on CT Scans of Hydrocephalic Brains

• Autorzy: Węgliński T. , Fabijańska A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Paper presents the concept of applying image segmentation algorithms for precise extraction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from CT brain scans. Accurate segmentation of the CSF from the intracranial brain area is crucial for further reliable analysis and quantitative assessment of hydrocephalus. Presented research was aimed at the comparison of effectiveness of three modern segmentation approaches used for this purpose. Specifically, random walk, level set and min-cut/max-flow algorithms were considered. The visual and numerical comparison of the segmentation results leads to conclusion that the most effective algorithm for the considered problem is level set, although the positive medical verification of the results revealed that either of considered algorithms can be successfully applied in the diagnostic applications.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

CSF; image segmentation algorithm

• Wydawca: Instytut Telekomunikacji i Informatyki Uniwersytetu Technologiczno-Przyrodniczego w Bydgoszczy
• Czasopismo: Image Processing & Communications
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 17, no. 4
• Strony: 223--230
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr.17 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Węgliński T.

• Institute of Applied Computer Science, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland

autor

Fabijańska A.

• Institute of Applied Computer Science, Lodz University of Technology, Lodz, Poland

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