End to End Colonic Content Assessment: ColonMetry Application

The analysis of colonic contents is a valuable tool for the gastroenterologist and has multiple applications in clinical routine. When considering magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) modalities, T2 weighted images are capable of segmenting the colonic lumen, whereas fecal and gas contents can only be d...

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Published in:Diagnostics (Basel) 2023-02, Vol.13 (5), p.910
Main Authors: Orellana, Bernat, Monclús, Eva, Navazo, Isabel, Bendezú, Álvaro, Malagelada, Carolina, Azpiroz, Fernando
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Algorithms
Automation
Colon
Colon (Anatomy)
colon segmentation
colonic content
Feces
functional digestive disorders
intestinal biomass
intestinal gas
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical examination
Methods
Morphology
Registration
Technical Note
Visualization
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Summary:The analysis of colonic contents is a valuable tool for the gastroenterologist and has multiple applications in clinical routine. When considering magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) modalities, T2 weighted images are capable of segmenting the colonic lumen, whereas fecal and gas contents can only be distinguished in T1 weighted images. In this paper, we present an end-to-end quasi-automatic framework that comprises all the steps needed to accurately segment the colon in T2 and T1 images and to extract colonic content and morphology data to provide the quantification of colonic content and morphology data. As a consequence, physicians have gained new insights into the effects of diets and the mechanisms of abdominal distension.
ISSN:2075-4418
2075-4418
DOI:10.3390/diagnostics13050910