Influence of metal segmentation on the quality of metal artifact reduction methods

M. Stille, B. Kratz, J. Müller, N. Maaß, I. Schasiepen, M. Elter, I. Weyers, T. M. Buzug

Abstract

In computed tomography, star shape artifacts are introduced by metal objects, which are inside a patient's body. The quality of the reconstructed image can be enhanced by applying a metal artifact reduction method. Unfortunately, a method that removes all such artifacts in order to make the images valuable for medical diagnosis remains to be found. In this study, the influence of metal segmentation is investigated. A thresholding technique, which is the state of the art in the field, is compared with a manual segmentation. Results indicate that a more accurate segmentation can lead to a preservation of important anatomical details, which are of high value for medical diagnosis.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
TitelMedical Imaging 2013: Physics of Medical Imaging
Redakteure/-innenChristoph Hoeschen, Bruce R. Whiting, Robert M. Nishikawa
Seitenumfang6
Band8668
Herausgeber (Verlag)SPIE
Erscheinungsdatum06.03.2013
Seiten8668 - 8668 - 6
ISBN (Print)9780819494429
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 06.03.2013
VeranstaltungImage Processing, SPIE Medical Imaging 2013
- Lake Buena Vista (Orlando Area), USA / Vereinigte Staaten
Dauer: 09.02.201314.02.2013

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