Anatomical statistical models and their role in feature extraction
A detailed model of the shape of anatomical structures can significantly improve the ability to
segment such structures from medical images. Statistical models representing the variation …
segment such structures from medical images. Statistical models representing the variation …
3D statistical shape models using direct optimisation of description length
We describe an automatic method for building optimal 3D statistical shape models from sets
of training shapes. Although shape models show considerable promise as a basis for …
of training shapes. Although shape models show considerable promise as a basis for …
Active shape models: Evaluation of a multi-resolution method for improving image search
We describe a multi-resolution technique for locating for variable structures in images. This
is an extension of work on Active Shape Models (ASMs)-statistical models which iteratively …
is an extension of work on Active Shape Models (ASMs)-statistical models which iteratively …
Building 3-D statistical shape models by direct optimization
RH Davies, CJ Twining, TF Cootes… - IEEE Transactions on …, 2009 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Statistical shape models are powerful tools for image interpretation and shape analysis. A
simple, yet effective, way of building such models is to capture the statistics of sampled point …
simple, yet effective, way of building such models is to capture the statistics of sampled point …
Quantitative nailfold capillaroscopy—update and possible next steps
We review the exciting potential (and challenges) of quantitative nailfold capillaroscopy,
focusing on its role in systemic sclerosis. Quantifying abnormality, including automated …
focusing on its role in systemic sclerosis. Quantifying abnormality, including automated …
Comparison of model‐based arterial input functions for dynamic contrast‐enhanced MRI in tumor bearing rats
DM McGrath, DP Bradley, JL Tessier… - … in Medicine: An …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
When using tracer kinetic modeling to analyze dynamic contrast‐enhanced MRI (DCE‐MRI)
it is necessary to identify an appropriate arterial input function (AIF). The measured AIF is …
it is necessary to identify an appropriate arterial input function (AIF). The measured AIF is …
Detection of early subclinical lung disease in children with cystic fibrosis by lung ventilation imaging with hyperpolarised gas MRI
Hyperpolarised 3He ventilation-MRI, anatomical lung MRI, lung clearance index (LCI), low-
dose CT and spirometry were performed on 19 children (6–16 years) with clinically stable …
dose CT and spirometry were performed on 19 children (6–16 years) with clinically stable …
Quantitative analysis of regional airways obstruction using dynamic hyperpolarized 3He MRI—Preliminary results in children with cystic fibrosis
P Koumellis, EJR van Beek… - Journal of Magnetic …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To investigate regional airways obstruction in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) with
quantitative analysis of dynamic hyperpolarized (HP) 3He MRI. Materials and Methods …
quantitative analysis of dynamic hyperpolarized (HP) 3He MRI. Materials and Methods …
Anatomically corresponded regional analysis of cartilage in asymptomatic and osteoarthritic knees by statistical shape modelling of the bone
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is emerging as the method of choice for measuring
cartilage loss in osteoarthritis (OA), but current methods of analysis are imperfect for …
cartilage loss in osteoarthritis (OA), but current methods of analysis are imperfect for …
Longitudinal assessment of children with mild cystic fibrosis using hyperpolarized gas lung magnetic resonance imaging and lung clearance index
L Smith, H Marshall, I Aldag, F Horn… - American journal of …, 2018 - atsjournals.org
Methods Fourteen children with CF from the previously described cohort (8) were
reassessed at a second time point between 1.3–2.0 years after baseline using helium-3 (3 …
reassessed at a second time point between 1.3–2.0 years after baseline using helium-3 (3 …