Computer-aided evaluation of anatomical accuracy of image fusion between X-ray CT and SPECT

Han J, Köstler H, Bennewitz C, Kuwert T, Hornegger J (2008)


Publication Type: Journal article, Original article

Publication year: 2008

Journal

Original Authors: Han J., Köstler H., Bennewitz C., Kuwert T., Hornegger J.

Publisher: Elsevier

Book Volume: 32

Pages Range: 388-395

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1016/j.compmedimag.2008.03.002

Abstract

Hybrid scanners, which enable the performance of single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and X-ray computed tomography (CT) in one imaging session, have considerable diagnostic potential. However, evaluating the anatomical accuracy of image fusion inherent to these systems remains a challenge. This paper proposes a method for evaluating this variable with minimum user interaction. It focuses on measuring the distance between the centers of gravity of the SPECT hot spot and its counterpart in the CT image. A localized maximally stable extremal regions method is proposed to automatically segment SPECT hot spots, while the corresponding CT structures are segmented by the semi-automatic random walk method, based on a fast multigrid solver. Accuracy and reproducibility of the validation method have been preliminary confirmed by the test with 21 clinical data-sets. © 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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APA:

Han, J., Köstler, H., Bennewitz, C., Kuwert, T., & Hornegger, J. (2008). Computer-aided evaluation of anatomical accuracy of image fusion between X-ray CT and SPECT. Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, 32(5), 388-395. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2008.03.002

MLA:

Han, Jingfeng, et al. "Computer-aided evaluation of anatomical accuracy of image fusion between X-ray CT and SPECT." Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics 32.5 (2008): 388-395.

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