Path Planning for Virtual Bronchoscopy

We have developed an automated path planning method, which enables virtual bronchoscopic 3D multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) image analysis and follow on image-guided bronchoscopy. The method fundamentals are novel combination of distance transformation and snake-based models. The computatio...

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Published in:2006 International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society 2006, p.156-159
Main Authors: Negahdar, M., Ahmadian, A., Navab, N., Firouznia, K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical imaging
Bronchoscopy
Cancer
Computed tomography
Lungs
Navigation
Noise robustness
Path planning
Physics
Robotics and automation
Virtual Bronchoscopy
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Summary:We have developed an automated path planning method, which enables virtual bronchoscopic 3D multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) image analysis and follow on image-guided bronchoscopy. The method fundamentals are novel combination of distance transformation and snake-based models. The computation time of our algorithm is faster than similar works and there were no missing or false branches in the final path of airways. The planned path is suitable for quantitative airway analysis and smooth virtual navigation
ISSN:1557-170X
DOI:10.1109/IEMBS.2006.259954