A framework for probabilistic atlas-based organ segmentation

Chunhua Dong, Yen Wei Chen, Amir Hossein Foruzan, Xian Hua Han, Tomoko Tateyama, Xing Wu

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Abstract

Probabilistic atlas based on human anatomical structure has been widely used for organ segmentation. The challenge is how to register the probabilistic atlas to the patient volume. Additionally, there is the disadvantage that the conventional probabilistic atlas may cause a bias toward the specific patient study due to a single reference. Hence, we propose a template matching framework based on an iterative probabilistic atlas for organ segmentation. Firstly, we find a bounding box for the organ based on human anatomical localization. Then, the probabilistic atlas is used as a template to find the organ in this bounding box by using template matching technology. Comparing our method with conventional and recently developed atlas-based methods, our results show an improvement in the segmentation accuracy for multiple organs (p < 0:00001).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedical Imaging 2016
Subtitle of host publicationImage Processing
EditorsMartin A. Styner, Elsa D. Angelini, Elsa D. Angelini
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510600195
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes
EventMedical Imaging 2016: Image Processing - San Diego, United States
Duration: 01-03-201603-03-2016

Publication series

NameProgress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE
Volume9784
ISSN (Print)1605-7422

Conference

ConferenceMedical Imaging 2016: Image Processing
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period01-03-1603-03-16

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Biomaterials
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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