Automated segmentation of CBCT image using spiral CT atlases and convex optimization

Li Wang, Ken Chung Chen, Feng Shi, Shu Liao, Gang Li, Yaozong Gao, Steve G.F. Shen, Jin Yan, Philip K.M. Lee, Ben Chow, Nancy X. Liu, James J. Xia, Dinggang Shen

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Abstract

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is an increasingly utilized imaging modality for the diagnosis and treatment planning of the patients with craniomaxillofacial (CMF) deformities. CBCT scans have relatively low cost and low radiation dose in comparison to conventional spiral CT scans. However, a major limitation of CBCT scans is the widespread image artifacts such as noise, beam hardening and inhomogeneity, causing great difficulties for accurate segmentation of bony structures from soft tissues, as well as separating mandible from maxilla. In this paper, we presented a novel fully automated method for CBCT image segmentation. In this method, we first estimated a patient-specific atlas using a sparse label fusion strategy from predefined spiral CT atlases. This patient-specific atlas was then integrated into a convex segmentation framework based on maximum a posteriori probability for accurate segmentation. Finally, the performance of our method was validated via comparisons with manual ground-truth segmentations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMedical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2013 - 16th International Conference, Proceedings
Pages251-258
Number of pages8
Volume8151 LNCS
EditionPART 3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013 Oct 24
Externally publishedYes
Event16th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2013 - Nagoya, Japan
Duration: 2013 Sept 222013 Sept 26

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
NumberPART 3
Volume8151 LNCS
ISSN (Print)03029743
ISSN (Electronic)16113349

Other

Other16th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2013
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityNagoya
Period13/9/2213/9/26

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Theoretical Computer Science
  • Computer Science(all)

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