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3D prostate segmentation in ultrasound images based on tapered and deformed ellipsoids.
- Source :
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Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention [Med Image Comput Comput Assist Interv] 2009; Vol. 12 (Pt 2), pp. 960-7. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Prostate segmentation from trans-rectal transverse B-mode ultrasound images is required for radiation treatment of prostate cancer. Manual segmentation is a time-consuming task, the results of which are dependent on image quality and physicians' experience. This paper introduces a semi-automatic 3D method based on super-ellipsoidal shapes. It produces a 3D segmentation in less than 15 seconds using a warped, tapered ellipsoid fit to the prostate. A study of patient images shows good performance and repeatability. This method is currently in clinical use at the Vancouver Cancer Center where it has become the standard segmentation procedure for low dose-rate brachytherapy treatment.
- Subjects :
- Artificial Intelligence
Humans
Image Enhancement methods
Male
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Ultrasonography
Algorithms
Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted methods
Pattern Recognition, Automated methods
Prostate diagnostic imaging
Prostatic Neoplasms diagnostic imaging
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- Pt 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Medical image computing and computer-assisted intervention : MICCAI ... International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20426204
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-04271-3_116