Evaluation of an improved technique for automated center lumen line definition in cardiovascular image data

被引：4

作者：

van Andel, HAFG

Meijering, E

van der Lugt, A

Vrooman, HA

de Monyé, C

Stokking, R

机构：

[1] Univ Med Ctr Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Dept Med Informat, NL-3015 GE Rotterdam, Netherlands

[2] Univ Amsterdam, Acad Med Ctr, Dept Phys Med, NL-1105 AZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

来源：

EUROPEAN RADIOLOGY | 2006年 / 16卷 / 02期

关键词：

arteries; computed tomography (CT); angiography; computers; diagnostic aid; diagnostic radiology; observer performance; images; analysis;

D O I：

10.1007/s00330-005-2854-2

中图分类号：

R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;

摘要：

The aim of the study was to evaluate a new method for automated definition of a center lumen line in vessels in cardiovascular image data. This method, called VAMPIRE, is based on improved detection of vessel-like structures. A multiobserver evaluation study was conducted involving 40 tracings in clinical CTA data of carotid arteries to compare VAMPIRE with an established technique. This comparison showed that VAMPIRE yields considerably more successful tracings and improved handling of stenosis, calcifications, multiple vessels, and nearby bone structures. We conclude that VAMPIRE is highly suitable for automated definition of center lumen lines in vessels in cardiovascular image data.

引用

页码：391 / 398

页数：8

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